The Golden State Warriors are the winners of the 2017 NBA playoffs. Stephen Curry, one of the team’s most popular players, helps help the team to victory. Without a doubt, fans around the world are interested in everything the player does; However, many are unaware that Curry uses floatation therapy as a way to help his body recover from basketball season.
Curry is not the only athlete who uses floatation therapy to recover. Tom Brady of the New England Patriot and countless UFC fighters use sensory deprivation cameras as part of their training and recovery. More and more professional athletes of all levels are turning to this alternative wellness to help their bodies recover faster. Why does flotation therapy have such a significant impact on recovery times? Let’s take a look at the science behind it and how the sensory deprivation technique can help improve recovery time.
Physical recovery with flotation therapy
Floating therapy essentially combines two widely known recovery techniques, Epsom salt baths and meditation. For years, Epsom salt baths were used to heal the body of aches and pains, while meditation was used to heal the mind.
Floating therapy magnifies the benefits of Epsom salt baths and meditation alike. When someone enters a float chamber or tank, their senses are deprived. Also known as sensory deprivation, because you are locked in an isolation tank or chamber that is free from outside distractions. This includes light and sound. This sensory deprivation makes it easier for a person to enter a meditative state.
The water used is in a flotation tank that is filled with a thousand pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate). Only a few inches of water are used, making the salt concentration extremely high. The high concentration of salt allows the body to float effortlessly.
Athletes have been soaking in Epsom salts to relieve sore muscles and stiff joints for years. Floating in an isolation chamber only works to increase the effectiveness of this known technique, making it effortless with more benefits.
Recovery benefits of floatation therapy
Float therapy has been established to aid in rapid recovery from sports injuries, aches and pains. The following are other benefits of floating therapy for physical recovery:
-Reduces muscle fatigue
-Improves blood flow and circulation.
-Reduces stress caused by cortisol levels
-Reduces inflammation
Even if you are not a professional athlete, your body can benefit from floatation therapy. Have you been in a car accident or suffered a work-related injury? If so, you can use floatation therapy to help speed up your recovery time.
