Therapy name: Hydrotherapy
Regulatory Body:
Efficacy: Arthritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Aching Joints, Back Pain, Fatigue, Insomnia, Circulation, Stress, Muscular pain, Stiffness, Cramps or Tension
Overview: In hydrotherapy water is used both internally and externally to prevent disease and maintain health.
How it works: Water has many therapeutic qualities including:
- sedative
- antipyretic
- anticonvulsant
- astringent
- tonic
- anaesthetic
- derivative
What to expect: Water can have different mineral contents so has different effects depending on this when taken internally. It may be used as a laxative, a diuretic, a phlegmatic or a diaphoretic.
When used externally water can improve blood and lymph circulation, relax tension, alleviate pain and can also have a calming effect.
Known Contraindications: Hydrotherapy is contraindicated in cases of haemorrhage, pregnancy, skin lesions, weakness, tuberculosis, anaemia, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, hypothyroidism, kidney problems, inflammation