Hydrotherapy is one of the most ancient therapeutic techniques, which proves its effectiveness for many centuries, despite the simplicity and availability of drainage procedures. The use of marine, river, rain, thawed and even water water as a common or local procedural environment, is widespread not only in sanatorium-resort institutions, but also as a cosmetology practice that can achieve improvement of the aesthetic characteristics of the skin.
Hydrotherapy uses the unique properties of water for therapeutic purposes, and also practices the temperature effects of the medium
Types of hydrotherapy
The use of hydraulic methods is fully justified for the prevention and therapy of many diseases, as well as as a rejuvenating technique that launches natural regenerative processes in tissues. A properly selected appearance of water on the body allows to achieve a complex physiotherapy and cosmetic effect. Depending on the temperature of the aquatic environment, the following types of hydrotherapy are distinguished:
- hot - water temperature above 40 ̊c;
- warm - water temperature is about 38 ° C;
- indifferent - water temperature corresponds to human body temperature 35-37 ̊C;
- cool - water temperature 20-33 ̊С;
- cold - water temperature below 20 ̊С;
- contrast - alternation of temperature modes.
There are huge many water procedures that can have a different effect on the body and individual areas. The main types of hydrotherpeutic effects providing physiotherapy of hydrotherapy are presented below:
- shower (circulatory, rain, needle, dusty, scottish, etc.);
- baths (general, local, hydromassage, vibration, etc.);
- poultry (cold, contrast);
- hydronezotherapy (Aquarobics);
- balneotherapy (use of mineral water);
- thermal hydrotherapy (use of water from underground sources);
- sauna, sauna.
Water practice is one of the most ancient therapeutic techniques that have come down to this day.
Efficiency and mechanism of action
The essence of the hydraulic is primarily in thermal exposure to the tissue, which leads to heating or cooling of the skin. As a result of the contact of the patient's skin and a hot water medium, it is possible to achieve the expansion of vessels and activation of metabolic processes. In addition, the thermal impact causes the strengthening of the secretory function of endocrine bodies, which leads to the emission of hormones and enzymes, and, as a result, to accelerate the flow of all biochemical processes. An important role is played by the ability of hot water procedures to eliminate muscle spasms and clips, as well as to have an anesthetic effect. Warm and hot exposures strengthen immunity and increase the performance of the body's resistance.
The cold water medium leads to the activation of cold receptors located on the human skin, which is accompanied by an immediate transfer of momentum to the central nervous system and the reflex spasm of the vessels, which is replaced by a sharp expansion. Such an action provides oxygenization and nutrition of tissues and organs, which is positively reflected on their properties. In addition, the contact of the body with cold water is always accompanied by stress and emissions of adrenaline and other hormone factors, and this leads to a general mobilization of own reserves.
Contrast of hydrotherapy procedures are good training for the cardiovascular system, as well as positively reflected on the quality of the epidermal structures (normalization of the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands, the purification of pores, eliminate the hyperpigmentation, an increase in skin tone, etc.).
Waste: Indications and Contraindications
The use of hydrotherapy is justified with the following states of patient health:
- hypertonic disease;
- vegeth-vascular dystonia;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcerative ulcer of the stomach, gastritis, duodenitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, etc.);
- dermatological diseases;
- coronary artery disease;
- cellulite manifestations;
- signs of aging of the skin;
- hemorrhoids;
- upholstery disorders: sleep disorders, neuritis, stress, chronic fatigue, depression;
- pathology of the musculoskeletal system;
- gynecological diseases.
Despite the safety of hydraulic methods, it should not be resorted to the procedures in the presence of the following contraindications:
- heavy flow of angina;
- acute inflammatory processes;
- complex forms of hypertension;
- blood circulation failure;
- chronic thrombophlebitis;
- severe course of ischemic heart disease;
- II and III trimesters of pregnancy;
- recently suffered myocardial infarction or stroke.
Hydrotherapy is a simple, pleasant and safe way to preserve health and youth for many years. More about the benefits of hydrotherapy can be found from the video "Hydrotherapy".
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