When not to use a spa?
It’s advised to stay away from hot tubs if you’re expecting, have certain medical conditions, are drunk, are ill, or have open wounds. If you’re unclear whether using a hot tub is safe for you, always check your doctor. Hot tubs can be safe for children if the right precautions are taken. This starts with making sure that no children under the age of 5 are in the hot tub. When kids are in the hot tub, turn down the temperature. Also, be sure they can stand up with their head completely out of the water and limit the time they spend.Safety Concerns for Children in Hot Tubs. While the American Academy of Pediatrics does not ban hot tub use by children, the Centers for Disease Control recommends that children under the age of 5 steer clear of hot tubs. Children should also never be in a hot tub unsupervised.Our official advice and recommendation is that a Lay-Z-Spa is not suitable for children under 8 years old. A hot tub is very different to a pool. Children cannot regulate their body temperatures as well as adults and hot tub water can be up to 40°C.Tips for keeping an eye on children in hot tubs No children under 5 – not to reiterate our main point, but it goes without saying that no children under the age of five should be allowed in a hot tub, even with adult supervision.
What is spa vs massage?
Because spa salons offer many types of treatments, including massages, “spa” is a broader term than “massage. Typically, spas offer massages for relaxation purposes but they also other pampering services like facials, manicures, and pedicures. As with facials, there’s no specific age restriction on having a massage, but generally spas don’t offer treatments other than simple manicures and pedicures to children under the age of 16 years old.Spa treatments include a wide range of services targeting different parts of the body such as massages, body wraps, body scrubs, facials, waxing, nail treatments, manicures, pedicures, dry brushing, and more. Each treatment focuses on relaxing, detoxifying, and refreshing both the body and mind.
What are the 7 benefits of massage?
Physical benefits of massage include: Decreased muscle stiffness. Decreased joint inflammation. Better quality of sleep. Quicker recovery between workouts. Massage stimulates receptors that transmit sensory signals to the central nervous system, and this in turn causes the reduction in tension in muscles and the feeling of relaxation. Massage causes the release of endorphins which has been shown to reduce pain and muscle tension.