Float Therapy Benefits
Backed by science!
STRESS
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Reduction in blood pressure and cortisol levels
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Decrease in pain areas, stress, anxiety, and depression, with an increase in sleep quality
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Effective stress management tool
CONCUSSION
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Current guidelines recommend both physical and cognitive rest (away from stimulation)
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Neuronal pathways are blocked so you are forced to utilize secondary pathways, which are unfamiliar and slow
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Floating (sensory deprivation) allows the brain to begin rerouting and utilizing those secondary pathways
BURNOUT
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Alleviates burnout symptoms like fatigue, lack of energy, and insomnia
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Decreases anxiety and depression with increases to a positive outlook on life
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Effective protocol for those working in high-stress environments like first responders, nurses, etc
VISUALIZATION
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Professional sports teams use float tanks to deal with high pressure moments
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Mental imagery and rehearsal is enhanced in a relaxed state - Reflexive Relaxation Response
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Sensory deprivation allows you to more easily enter the Theta State
PROBLEM SOLVING
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Direct reflection of your internal processes
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Ability to work with your mind by going into your float with a specific "intention"
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Reflexive Relaxation Response elicits an optimal state of mind to work on problems without external distraction
MUSCLE TENSION
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Relieves physical pain
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Those with more severe perceived pain intensity show greater benefits
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3 theories: (1) Anti-Gravity Effect, (2) Magnesium, (3) Reflexive Relaxation Response
PTSD
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Activates the parasympathetic nervous system - Reflexive Relaxation Response
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Many people suffering from PTSD often develop comorbid disorders
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Floating can help dampen comorbid disorders like anxiety, depression, and insomnia
INSOMNIA
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Insomnia can be amplified with stress, anxiety, and muscle tension
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Makes it easier for the brain to downshift from alpha waves into theta waves - Theta State
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Allows your muscles to reach deep levels of relaxation - Anti-Gravity Effect
ARTHRITIS
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Takes excess pressure off muscles and joints that may cause pain and discomfort - Anti-Gravity Effect
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Stress can exacerbate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
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Magnesium acts as a natural calcium blocker, allowing for a deep facilitated, full-body relaxation
FIBROMYALGIA
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Effective stress management tool
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Reduces insomnia by training your brain to downshift between brain waves - Theta State
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Magnesium deficiency is common in those with fibromyalgia
ANXIETY
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Activates the parasympathetic nervous system - Reflexive Relaxation Response
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3x benefit residual compared to modern prescription medication (lasts 3x longer)
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Ability to create new associations with physiological sensations - Reciprocal Inhibition
HEADACHES
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Reduces external stimulation which can often trigger a headache/migraine
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Blood flow increases which can counter blood vessel constriction
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Effective treatment for chronic tension headaches
RECOVERY
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Improves sleep quality, which is widely known as the best recovery strategy for athletes
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Decreases blood lactate following maximal eccentric exercise
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Magnesium helps your muscle cells relax after contracting to ease muscle soreness and promote muscle recovery
DEPRESSION
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Often a comorbid condition
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Reduces state anxiety, stress, muscle tension, pain, depression, and negative affect, while significantly improves mood
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Those with more severe anxiety and depression report greater benefits