Benefits of Aquatic Massage
Used in conjunction with hydrotheraphy, aquatic massage administered between periods of swimming provides a manual intervention to compliment the benefit to the muscles from the warm water.
Massage can be used as an aid to comfort more anxious animals, providing a calming introduction and helping to build trust between the animal and hydrotherapist.
Improve circulation
Support lymphatic drainage
Relieve muscle tension
Support the healing process
Release of endorphins (natural 'happy' hormones)