Hydrotherapy is referred to the utilization of water in treating various kinds of ailments and has been employed since ancient ages, which can be dated back to the period of the Romans and Greeks. It is believed to be an essential part of traditional medicinal treatments and is also popular as 'hydropathy' or 'hydrotherapy'. It is associated with 'physiotherapy' and all kinds of pain are eased by water treatments in hydrotherapy. Various procedures and therapeutic processes are used for energizing blood circulation, thereby successfully diagnosing the symptoms of different maladies. Presently, 'Iodine-Grine Therapy', 'Mineral Baths', 'Swiss Shower', 'Balneotherapy', 'Hot Tub', 'Jacuzzi', 'Hot Roman Bath', 'Kneipp Treatments' and so on.Types of Hydrotherapy
There are numerable sorts of hydrotherapy which are used depending on the disease to be treated. Some of the most popular hydrotherapy techniques comprise inhalation of steam, hot compresses, alternative cold and hot compresses, cool compresses, salt glow, showers and baths, cold mitten friction rub, hot compresses, wet sheet pack and others.
In external hydrotherapy the body is submerged in water and sometimes ice is applied on the body, and the idea is to relieve the body pains by the different temperatures and form of water, which is said to significantly affect the skin and its underlying tissues. Hot water baths are effectual for treating inefficient blood circulation, painful muscles, rheumatism and arthritis. Hydrotherapy is also applied along with aromatherapy. Occasionally, hydrotherapy experts employ cold water to trigger better blood circulation in the muscles as well as the skin.
'Fomentation' or the application of warm heat is beneficial for treating arthritis, chest cold, flu and others. Ice packs are often utilized for relieving the pains of dental surgeries, headaches and sprains. Quite often, body water packs are used in order to bring about a calming and cool impact on psychiatric patients.For more, visit the link below:
