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What is pool massage?

Published in Hydrotherapy 2 mins read

Pool massage is essentially a form of hydromassage or hydrotherapy that takes place within a pool or similar water environment, typically utilizing water pressure for therapeutic benefits.

Understanding Pool Massage

Based on related therapeutic techniques, "pool massage" most likely refers to methods where water is used to apply pressure to the body for massage-like effects. A common technique that fits this description is hydromassage.

According to available information, Hydromassage is a therapeutic technique involving the use of water and pressurized jets to help massage muscles and other soft tissues in the body. People may refer to hydromassage by other names, such as:

  • Hydrotherapy

In the context of a pool, this would involve submerged jets of water (and sometimes air) strategically placed to target different muscle groups. The force and temperature of the water can be adjusted to provide various levels of massage, from gentle relaxation to deeper muscle work.

How Pool Massage Works

In a pool setting, pool massage leverages the principles of hydromassage:

  • Water Pressure: Jets expel pressurized water and/or air, creating a massaging action against the body.
  • Buoyancy: The buoyancy of the water supports the body, reducing pressure on joints and allowing for deeper relaxation.
  • Heat (if applicable): Warm water helps to relax muscles and increase blood flow.

Where You Might Experience Pool Massage

This type of massage is commonly found in:

  • Hot tubs and spas integrated into pools.
  • Dedicated hydrotherapy pools in therapeutic centers.
  • Some public or private swimming pools with specific massage jet areas.

The experience can range from sitting or standing in front of jets to more specialized sessions involving therapists manipulating the body while submerged (though the latter is more specifically therapeutic hydrotherapy than just 'pool massage' with jets).

Essentially, if you're receiving a massage effect from water jets while in a pool, you are experiencing a form of pool massage, which aligns with the definition of hydromassage.