Hydrotherapy provides various wellness benefits with the luxury hot tubs Denver area offers. However, too much time soaking in hot tubs can lead to skin burns and irritation. Moreover, hot tub chemicals can easily damage sensitive skin. There are also many other risks associated with overuse, which is why soaking should not last more than thirty minutes.
Overusing hot tubs can cause light-headedness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, overheating, a decrease in blood pressure, an increase in heart rate, dehydration, fainting, and irritation of dry skin. During soaking, the stomach cannot digest food properly, and the brain may lack sufficient circulation, thus resulting in the effects mentioned above and, in some cases, leading even to tissue and organ damage. In addition, the likelihood of bacterial infection is significantly heightened during each soaking, which is why regular cleaning and maintenance are strongly recommended.
It is also essential to avoid using anticoagulant medication or consuming alcohol before soaking to avoid any additional risks. Moreover, it is even riskier for children and pregnant or older adults to spend too much time soaking in hot tubs, and, in most cases, only partial immersion is recommended. In addition, soakings are not at all suitable for children under the age of five, pregnant people who are in their first trimester, and those suffering from/with open wounds, cognitive impairment, edema, neuropathy, bleeding disorders, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
All in all, soakings can provide mental and physical relaxation and restoration. Still, it is up to everyone to consider water temperature and overall frequency and duration of use to avoid adverse effects.
