Hydrotherapy is part of medicine and alternative medicine that involves the use of water for pain relief and rejuvenation. This is one of the latest therapies and has significant advantages that have lasting effects.
The term encompasses a broad range of approaches and therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of water, such as temperature and pressure. This is great for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases. Bath temperatures typically range from 92° F to 97° F, so as not to cause injury to the patients.
Water therapy may be restricted to use in physiotherapy, and as a cleansing agent. However, it is also used as a medium to heat up and cool the body, which has long been the basis for its application. Hydrotherapy involves a varied range of methods and techniques.
Various therapies used in present-day hydrotherapy employ water jets, underwater massage and soothing mineral baths — which involves submerging all or part of the body in water. The hydro machine, which is used for the therapy, has pre-installed jets. These jets shoot water on the body in specified time periods that have been set. The water works precisely on the different chakras of the body, eventually cleansing and opening the desired chakras, which is hugely beneficial for your overall well being. The health and healing benefits of hydrotherapy include reduction of muscle tension and pain, rehabilitation of injured muscles, boosting of the immune system, detoxification and stress relief.
In addition to the hydrotherapy, sea salts are also used. Sea salts and epsom salts, or magnesium sulfate, both commonly used in the beauty industry, contain minerals that can help enhance the skin.
The magnesium in epsom salts can reduce inflammation, while sulfates flush out toxins. This salt helps to exfoliate, invigorate, cleanse and regenerate the skin.
Hence, it is usually recommended to have hydrotherapy along with bath salts for the numerous benefits it gives to the body, overall.
— The writer is a cosmetic surgeon
