Finding a Hydrotherapy Hot Tub

If you are looking for a hot tub that specializes in hydrotherapy healing, you need to ensure the spa is dedicated to this function. Below are a few tips to help you find the perfect hydrotherapy hot tub for you.

1) Multiple types of jets. Just one type of jet isn't going to give you a truly powerful massage. You want to look for multiple sizes of jets, and different kinds of jets to ensure you're getting the best therapy. Also, make sure each massage seat isn't exactly the same. Some days you will need to focus on lower back, while others you'll need a leg massage. Be sure your hot tub is versatile enough for all your needs.

2) Placement of jets. The largest jets provide a high volume of water to massage large muscles in the body, so be sure they are placed for the lower and mid back. The midsize jets should be strategically placed in small groups in the spa to massage muscles such as calf, hamstring, deltoids, biceps, and triceps. The smallest jets should be placed in large groupings to massage larger regions of the body, such as the entire back or smaller muscle groups. As a complete system, four to five different sizes of jets should be featured in every model.

3) Powerful motors. Don't let the "hp power rating" of hot tub motors fool you into thinking your spa will provide a powerful massage. Multiple, smaller pumps will give a more powerful massage than a spa with one large pump. With one pump, water has to be diverted throughout the spa, causing a significant loss in water pressure. Multiple, smaller pumps are strategically placed to divert less water and provide higher water pressure to the massage seats.

4) Neck jets. Do you carry tension in your neck and shoulders? There are hot tubs that have a seat especially for neck jets. These jets are placed above the water level and rain high pressure streams directly onto your neck and shoulders for the ultimate in massage. If you suffer from tension headaches or migraines, you may want to check out spas with this feature.

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