Dry hydrotherapy is a massage-based treatment that uses heated, pressurized water inside a self-contained table. The water circulates beneath a protective surface so you remain fully clothed and dry during the session.
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At Back Specialists in Sioux Falls, dry hydrotherapy is used as a supportive therapy to help relax muscles and improve circulation. The goal is to prepare the body for chiropractic adjustment and support longer-lasting results.
Each session provides approximately 15 minutes of treatment.
What Dry Hydrotherapy Helps With
Dry hydrotherapy may be used to support patients experiencing:
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Muscle tension
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Physical stress following injury
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Back pain with muscle tightness
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Neck stiffness
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Sports-related muscle fatigue
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Car accident-related muscle stress
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Work-related physical strain
It is often chosen when muscle tightness and stress are limiting mobility or contributing to discomfort.
How Dry Hydrotherapy Works
The hydrotherapy table uses heated, pressurized water jets that move along the body beneath a flexible surface.
The warmth and pressure help:
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Increase blood circulation
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Reduce muscle tension
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Promote relaxation
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Improve range of motion
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Support recovery following physical stress
By encouraging muscle relaxation, hydrotherapy can help reduce guarding around the spine.
How Hydrotherapy Fits Into Care at Back Specialists
Back Specialists is primarily an Activator Method clinic focused on low-force chiropractic adjustments. Dry hydrotherapy is used as a complementary therapy when muscle tightness or stress may interfere with spinal movement.
It may be used:
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Before chiropractic adjustments to reduce muscle guarding
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After injury to support muscle relaxation
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During periods of increased physical stress
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Alongside other modalities such as e-stim or ultrasound
The purpose is to improve tissue relaxation so that spinal adjustments may have a more lasting mechanical effect.
Who May Be a Candidate for Dry Hydrotherapy in Sioux Falls
Dry hydrotherapy may be appropriate for:
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Patients experiencing muscle tension related to back or neck pain
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Individuals recovering from physical injury
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Sports injury patients
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Auto accident injury patients
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Work injury patients
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Individuals experiencing stress-related muscle tightness
An evaluation will determine whether hydrotherapy fits your care plan.
What to Expect During a Session
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You lie comfortably on the hydrotherapy table
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Heated, pressurized water circulates beneath you
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You remain fully clothed and dry
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Most patients describe the experience as relaxing
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Treatment lasts approximately 15 minutes
There is no downtime after treatment, and it may be combined with chiropractic adjustments during the same visit.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are experiencing muscle tension, injury-related stress, or back discomfort in Sioux Falls, dry hydrotherapy may be part of your care plan at Back Specialists.
Call 605-361-1700 to schedule an evaluation.
What is dry hydrotherapy?
Dry hydrotherapy is a massage treatment that circulates heated, pressurized water inside a self-contained table. The water does not touch your skin, so you remain fully clothed and dry during treatment.
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What are the benefits of dry hydrotherapy?
Dry hydrotherapy may help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, increase range of motion, promote relaxation, and support recovery from physical stress or injury.
Is dry hydrotherapy painful?
No. Most patients find dry hydrotherapy relaxing. The pressure and temperature are typically comfortable and designed to promote muscle relaxation.
How long does a dry hydrotherapy session last at Back Specialists?
Each session provides approximately 15 minutes of treatment.
Can dry hydrotherapy help back pain?
It may help when back pain involves muscle tightness or stress. Hydrotherapy is often used to relax muscles before chiropractic adjustments.
Can hydrotherapy be used after a car accident?
In some cases, yes. Dry hydrotherapy may be included in a care plan when muscle stress or tension is present after an auto injury.
Is dry hydrotherapy safe?
When used appropriately under clinical supervision, dry hydrotherapy is a commonly used supportive therapy in chiropractic settings.