Epsom Salts flotation tanks are the new relaxation therapy
Ever taken the time to pour yourself a relaxing Epsom salt bath? If so, you’re probably aware of just how wonderful this experience can be. The combination of minerals found in Epsom salts (which actually isn’t a ‘salt’ at all!) have been proven to induce a wide variety of beneficial health effects, ranging from improved emotional well-being to decreased muscle tension and stress. Now, medical experts and innovative entrepreneurs have taken the Epsom salts phenomenon one step further with the introduction of new flotation tanks that offer an immersive, highly therapeutic experience for users.
The concept driving the creation of Epsom salts tanks is quite simple. Each “pod” can hold up to 144 gallons of water, all of which has been fully saturated by nearly 900 pounds of Epsom salt. Advocates of the tank “experience” believe that the immersive flotation that users will experience will dramatically improve a number of health-related issues, including chronic pain and sleep disorders, among others.
The flotation tank trend is nothing new, although its popularity is growing immensely in the past several months. In 2012, for example, the Indiana-based company Royal Spa produced nearly 75 flotation tanks for clients. Now, the company is manufacturing up to 800 on an annual basis. Given the fact that these devices are often implemented in spa centers and other larger-scale institutions, it is quite likely that thousands of individuals have begun to reap the positive health benefits that these cutting-edge devices provide.
The health benefits of these flotation tanks have been linked to both the Epsom salts themselves as well as the peace and isolation they offer users. Numerous studies have been released which illustrate just how much stress and negative emotions that daily life produces. It is the hope of the creators of these flotation tanks that their customers will leave their time in the tank feeling dramatically improved on both a physical and psychological level.
Some experts have also pointed out that these devices are excellent rehabilitation tools for individuals who have previously experienced car accidents. The ability to float in a therapeutic bath may be able to provide an increased feeling of calm that dulls nerve sensitivity and, ultimately, allows for faster healing of the body.
As can be seen here, the hype surrounding these thanks remains quite large. It will be interesting to see how popular these devices become in the upcoming months and years!