What is a spa hydrotherapy?

SPA hydrotherapy is a type of spa that uses water to alleviate pain and symptoms caused by certain health conditions such as arthritis and menstrual convulsions. It was first used in ancient Greece and Rome, where the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates prescribed the treatment of cold water to treat general disease. The Romans later popularized it by adding a spa of hydrotherapy to game rooms, gardens and even public theaters. The practice of hydrotherapy presented during the Middle Ages, but was revived in the 18th century, when Vincent Priessnitz, a farmer, founded a hydrotherapeutic pool in the Czech Republic in 1829. In 1889, the priest in Bavaria founded the first hydrotherapy of the spa as a place to heal and treat the disease, which he believed was cured through the USA. The most common type of treatment, called a warm water bath, alleys some health conditions by sitting in a warm bath improved salts Epsom, ginger, sea salt or aromatherapy oils. Hydrotherapy specialists claim to alleviate the BolEST caused by certain health conditions such as arthritis or menstrual convulsions.

Packing is another common method used in hydrotherapeutic clinics. This process involves wrapping of a person with cold, wet leaves and let the person lie down, which allegedly forces the body to heat in response and reduce the symptoms of common colds, bronchitis or painful skin disorders. A less popular method, cooled wet socks, is the use of wet socks located on areas where health disease causes most problems, such as chest or neck. Hydrotherapy specialists say this could reduce the severity of headaches, bronchitis or neck pain.

Although most hydrotherapeutic treatments used in the spa are safe, some treatments may be dangerous for diabetics. Any treatment used by the application of hot equipment should avoid peoplem, who have diabetes, causing wet socks or warm bath treatment potentially dangerous for diabetics. Warm baths are also not recommended for pregnant women or anyone who deals with high blood pressure. Heat made from certain treatment of hydrotherapy can also cause dizziness and drowsiness.