Hydrotherapy for Wellness and a Better Life

 

Naturopathy is a natural technique for treating diseases or infections. Hydrotherapy is part of naturopathy and is known to have a very curative effect. Jindal Hospital Bangalore is functioning for more than 4 decades with well-educated and well-trained doctors. There are various types of hydrotherapy and a few of them can also be done easily at home without the use of any fancy machines or techniques like taking bath with warm water so visiting a naturopathy clinic often is a great idea. It is also economical in nature so choose wisely and take care of your health.  

The human body contains 60% of water approximately; however, it varies from 45% to 75% depending upon size, age, gender, weight, and hydration level. Water is used for treatment internally or externally which is called hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy or water therapy or aquatic therapy is a therapy that uses water for treating patients.

In hydrotherapy or Water therapy, naturopaths use either hot water or cold water. Pressure and flow vary according to the treatment. Some of the hydrotherapy is as simple as sitting in warm water which could easily be practiced at home.

There are various types of hydrotherapy treatment such as:

·       Aquatic therapy: A therapist use different positions or directions depending on the result it wants to achieve.

·       Contrast bath: In this, hot water and cold water are used alternatively to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation.

·       Hydro-massage: High-pressure jets are used during this therapy. It helps in reducing pain, relax the mind and body.

·       Spas: It brings instant relief to pain or swelling. It can involve baths, showers, or pools.

·       Kneipp system – It has various health benefits. With the combination of herbal and mineral baths, it uses different water temperatures.

·       Balneotherapy: This practice is said to treat arthritis, immune dysfunction, and low back pain. This process includes Soaking in mineral-rich or natural mineral hot springs.

·       Ice bath: Temperature of water is maintained between 45F to 65F to speed recovery from an injury to extreme exercises.

·       Sauna: In this, dry and warm air induces sweating to release toxins, relax muscles, and heal skin inflammation and burn calories.

·       Steam bath: It is beneficial to improve circulation, better skin, workout recovery, loosen stiff joints, and reduce stress.

BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY: The warmth of the water helps muscles to relax and relieves joint pains. There is a number of ways hydrotherapy can fix your health issues such as:

•    It helps in reducing pain and swelling.
•    It relaxes stiff muscles.
•    It helps in faster recovery from surgery.
•    It improves aerobic exercise capacity.
•    It helps in improving blood flow and circulation.
•    It helps in relaxing mind muscles.
•    It strengthens weak muscles.
•    It brings relax and calm experience to the body and mind.