hydrotherapy


Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest health treatments. It involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. It has been used for centuries all over the world. Like all true remedies, hydrotherapy requires skill, effort and patience. Some hydrotherapy requires the knowledge of a medical specialists and special equipment such as whirlpools.
Hydrotherapy and hydrothermal therapy are chiefly used to tone up the body, to stimulate digestion, the circulation, and the immune system, and to bring relief from pain. Description of indications are given under individual method used.
Water seems to have special powers in getting rid of stress and rejuvenating our body. It affects the skin and muscles. It calms the lungs, heart, stomach, and endocrine system by stimulating nerve reflexes on the spinal cord.

Full and partial immersion baths

Various substances can be added to warm and rising temperature baths.

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