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Introduction to Hydrotherapy


The healing properties of water has been recognized since ancient times by the Turkish, Greek, Chinese and Roman civilizations.
Most people benefit from using a hot bath to relieve muscular stiffness, insomnia, tension or stress at home.
Hydrotherapists and physiotherapists use water to to heal and ease a variety of conditions, such as:
  • minor wounds
  • a variety of skin conditions
  • swelling
  • poor blood circulation
  • eliminate toxins and harmful substances from the body
  • hormonal imbalances
  • stress
  • nervous disorders
  • piles
  • skin injury after childbirth
  • childbirth 
  • backache
  • bronchitis
  • constipation
Treatment Techniques in Hydrotherapy
  • Cold Baths
  • Hot Baths
  • Siltz Bath
  • Steam bath
  • neutral bath
  • Hot and Cold Sprays
  • Flotation
  • Cold Pack
  • Wrapping
Antiseptics, seaweed, a variety of essential oils, sea salt or plant extracts may be added to the water to maximize the benefits of Hydrotherapy treatments.

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