As we know, warm water makes your body and muscles relax, helping to heal injuries and promote bodily functions like circulation, respiration, and even pain relief. This is why many people who have suffered spinal injuries or have severe learning and physical disabilities are moving towards having hydrotherapy pools in their homes, rehabilitation centres and schools.

There is a growing evidence base which suggests that heat stimulatory receptors are in the same place as nociceptive impulses (these are nerve cells that cause pain when stimulated). By introducing heat, it will essentially numb or override the sensation of pain, making it easier for the person to move and exercise uninhibited.