Sensory deprivation therapy, which is often referred to as floating, brings many users profound relaxation.
However, there are actually health benefits that extend beyond the obvious stress relief.
Consider the following benefits that sensory deprivation has on your health and get ready to start experiencing them yourself.
Pain Reduction
Sensory deprivation therapy is an effective tool for those who suffer from constant pain, whether related to an illness like fibromyalgia or otherwise.
One reason for this is that when you achieve relaxation and start allowing the water’s natural buoyancy to support your body, you actually start releasing the tension in all of your muscles and joints.
Many who experience the pain relief discover just how tense their muscles and joints are only through the floating process.
Afterwards, many users discover that their pain levels are decreased, with some turning solely to flotation in an effort to reduce reliance on pain medications.
Still others have reported that using sensory deprivation therapy assists with healing joint and muscle injuries by helping to reduce the stress on those areas.
Increased Magnesium
Float tanks have around 1,000 pounds of Epsom salts, which is magnesium sulfate. While the salts help you remain buoyant in the water so you float with no effort, they also provide much more than that.
While magnesium is found in many foods, many people still do not consume optimal levels for health. When you float in a sensory deprivation tank, your body absorbs magnesium through the skin.
Magnesium is responsible for enzyme regulation throughout the body. And it also helps with functioning in the nerves and muscles.
And, since your body can naturally regulate magnesium levels, you won’t have to worry about absorbing too much during your sensory deprivation floats.
Recovery
If you’re one of those who tends to hit the gym hard, you already know that it can leave you sore and lethargic for at least the next day or two.
Float therapy has become a staple for many athletes thanks to its ability to help reduce the effects of lactic acid in the muscles.
As the body is able to completely relax, it protects against the lactic acid building up and causing those all-to-familiar muscle aches.
Sensory deprivation after an intense training session or workout allows you to rest every muscle in your body and give it time to use all of the available resources for recovery.
As a result, you will be ready for that next training session sooner than ever.
Detoxification
Another important benefit of the Epsom salts is that soaking in the water helps to draw toxins from your body to the surface of the skin so they can be washed away.
This provides a powerful detoxification for the body that some believe can help with everything from changing eating habits to stopping bad habits like smoking.
As your body gets rid of the toxins, it also helps to strengthen the immune system by removing harmful substances.
While this type of benefit won’t occur after just one float, you can be sure that repeated sessions will help you get rid of the harmful substances in your body so that it can perform at optimal levels.
Whether you are only just becoming interested in the idea of sensory deprivation or you’ve long been a fan, it is easy to see why floating is becoming so popular. From all the health benefits to the stress relief and relaxation, float therapy offers a way to reconnect and rejuvenate your mind and your body.
If you are ready to experience the numerous benefits of sensory deprivation therapy, contact us or schedule your appointment today.