subject: 7 Ailments Cured By Hydrotherapy [print this page] There is no debate when it comes to the uses and benefits of water.
Doctors do not stop saying it, water is the best thing for your body, at least in most cases, it hydrates, cures, satiates and quenches. 71% of the Earths surface is made up of water, 60 -70% of our body is made up of water. Water is everywhere.
The use of water in the field of medicine too has augmented over the years and it is seen as a fuss free and harmless alternative to cure and treat a lot of gastric illnesses, muscular injuries and nerve disorders alongside other sicknesses.
Hydrotherapy is a term used to describe an activity, procedure or exercise that involves the use of water to relieve pain and/or for treatment purpose.
This article briefly educates you on the 7 most common ailments and aches that can be cured through Hydrotherapy.
1. Sports injuries recovery and relief from chronic back, neck, muscle or joint pain- Hydrotherapy is proven to be a highly effective form of natural therapy which works by stimulating the endorphins which in turn helps you to control pain and alleviate tension. The hydrobath works by releasing millions of large bubbles, which relaxes your muscular tension and helps to reduce swollen joints giving you increased mobility and more importantly lessens your pain.
2. High Blood Pressure Therapy using water helps to reduce stress which in turn helps in reducing blood pressure. The gentle movements of the warm water help to soothe the body, relax the mind and thus assist in bringing blood pressure down. A typical experience for the first five minutes in a hydrotherapy pool would be one where you can feel the pulse and blood pressure falling.
3. Weight Management The techniques of compresses, saunas and steam baths, body wraps and hot showers all help in shedding and maintaining weight. Exercising in water requires twice as much effort and thus burns a lot more calories than one would ideally. Thus this therapy of using water helps in controlling the hidden diseases that come with obesity.
4. Asthma and sinus problems- Asthma can be cured through steam inhalation, nasal irrigation, or warm compresses. These techniques help loosen nasal secretions and cleanse nasal passages of mucus. They also improve drainage and breathing. Here too, with the help of waters therapeutic properties, we can overcome a health issue as troublesome as asthma.
5. Constipation, indigestion and diarrhoea - All these and many more gastric and stomach related problems can be taken care of with Colon hydrotherapy which is a safe, gentle infusion of filtered/sterilized water into the colon by way of the rectum.
6. Stress Reduction - Weekly treatments can provide you with the vital key to breaking the stress cycle of everyday modern life. In today's busy world you can be prone to stress related illnesses which can cause a wide range of physical and psychological problems. For example, high blood pressure, headaches, digestive complaints, insomnia, depression, anxiety attacks, the list is endless.
7. Improvement in Immune system Once the mind is relaxed and body is free of any tension, aches, pains and irritations with the help of therapy, the immune system improves and with an increase in overall ability to absorb food better, sleep better and fall sick less often. The body is in a better position to fight germs and stay healthy.
There is almost nobody who dislikes water, unless he is afraid of swimming or drowning. There are a lot of people though, who do dislike medicines, surgeries, and strenuous physiotherapy sessions. Hydrotherapy is the perfect alternative for such individuals who would much rather opt for a nearly painless and absolutely secure technique.
