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What is hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is the use of water to produce therapeutic
benefits. This can be done through administering liquids
(warm water), solids (ice), or gas (steam). When combined
with aromatherapy, the therapeutic effects are enhanced.
Hydrotherapy is becoming increasingly more popular as
an alternative to drug therapy.
What are the benefits of warm hydrotherapy?
Since the heat dilates the blood vessels and increases
circulation, benefits of warm hydrotherapy are:
- Decongest head and chest
- Reduces pelvic congestion
- Speed healing in almost any infectious or inflammatory
disease
What benefits are derived from combining warm hydrotherapy
and massage?
For hydrotherapy to be the most beneficial, it should
be used in conjunction with a body massage. Its therapeutic
effects are:
- Relaxation and loosening of tight muscles
- Soothing of aches and pains
- Reduction of stress and tension
- Stimulation of circulation
What about benefits of flotation hydrotherapy?
A fairly new aspect of hydrotherapy, flotation derives
most of its benefits by adding no undue force against
the body. This is particularly beneficial for those
using hydrotherapy as a pain reducer.
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