HYDROTHERAPY

THERAPEUTIC BATHS

HERB AND PEARL BATHS

Warm freshwater baths at the temperature of 34-38ºC, to which different herbal concentrates or sea salt are added, if necessary, and combining them with the perl bath effect of fine air bubbles and massaging jets.

EFFECT

warm water combined with herbal extracts relaxes and releaves stress
skin will become smoother, softer and more elastic
improves bowel motility
nervous system will be balanced
improves sleep
intensifies metabolism
improves the oxygen supply in the whole body
lowers blood pressure
improves blood circulation of hands and legs

INDICATIONS

in combination with other hydro- and thermal therapies, these baths are suitable for patients with chronic cardio-vascular diseases
in combination with exercises in the hall or in the water and with massage, these therapeutic baths reduce ailments and joint stiffness in case of different joint diseases

CONTRAINDICATIONS

acute inflammations
severe cardiac diseases
pregnancy

EFFECTS OF HERBS

Rosemary – invigorating, refreshing, improves blood circulation in subcutaneous tissue and muscles. Alleviates muscle pains, stimulates metabolism, and supports the nervous system. Reinforces will-power and mental work capabilities. Stimulates hair growth. Is not recommended for epileptics.

Eucalyptus–menthol – has a refreshing and breath reliving effect. Good against migraine and respiratory diseases. Stimulates blood circulations in the scalp and hair roots.

Chamomile – relaxing, softening the skin, is suitable for the people with different skin diseases and gynaecological diseases.

Horse chestnut – improves blood circulation in hands and legs. Has a therapeutic effect on vascular diseases and varicose veins.

Juniper – refreshing, invigorating, stimulates the nervous system. Has antiseptic qualities, alleviates acne and eczemas. Alleviates rheumatic joint pains, stimulates the removal of waste substances from tissues.

Lavender – relaxing, softening, reduces muscular and joint pains. Is suitable against nervousness, stress and sleeping disorders. Has antiseptic qualities. Reduces acne and psoriasis. Alleviates diseases caused by catching cold.

Lemon balm – anti-inflammatory, relaxing effect. Is suitable against nervousness and sleeping disorders

Orange – tissue trimming effect, increases metabolism of skin and subcutaneous tissues. NB! When being an active sunbather or solarium user, it is recommended to use another herb, since the orange in conjunction with UV radiation has a stimulating effect on the skin melanocytes and can have an undesirable effect.

Sea salt – improves metabolism, reduces oedemas, and removes excessive body fluids. Suitable against chronic skin diseases, psoriasis, and the blood circulation disorders in hands and legs.

Spruce thorn – antiseptic, stimulates blood circulation. Used in cases of respiratory tract infections, cold and flu and rheumatic pains. Accelerates renal functions and cleans kidneys. Suitable for people who are in the need of extra energy, who lack decisiveness and self-confidence. Oil is good against male impotency. NB! Overdose may cause irritation in case of sensitive skin.

Turpentine – irritating and stimulating effect, suitable against radiculitis, neuralgia and sensitivity disorders, stimulates blood circulation. Used in case of arthritis and psoriasis. Contraindicated in case of cardiac disease.

WHIRPOOL BATHS FOR HANDS OR LEGS

The client is seated, hands and arms or legs in a special bath. Water jets from nozzles will make the water whirl having a massaging effect.

EFFECT

improves blood circulation
recovers muscle strength
alleviates muscle tensions and contractures
suitable for follow-up therapy of traumas
reduces limb oedemas and lymphostasis
good effect in case of “cold feet”

INDICATIONS

suitable for patients with cardiac diseases, when whole body baths are contraindicated

CONTRAINDICATIONS

not suitable in case of ulcerous or cracked skin

UNDERWATER SHOWER MASSAGE

During the procedure of underwater shower massage, the patient is in a warm (36-38ºC) bath. The therapist massages the whole body with a jet of water from a hose. Soft tissues become more relaxed compared to a regular massage. Underwater jet massage is not painful.

EFFECT

Improves blood circulation and oxygen supply of the organism
accelerates metabolism and removal of waste substances from the body
smoothens indurations of the subcutaneous tissue (for example injection spots of diabetics)

INDICATIONS

joint pains caused by arthrosis
decreased mobility
joint contractures
lymphostatic oedemas

CONTRAINDICATIONS

acute inflammations
severe cardiac diseases
pregnancy
fever
varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis
not recommended for people who are taking anticoagulants as this therapy increases the risk of haemorrhage

THERAPEUTIC SHOWERS

INDICATIONS

fatigue, stress, insomnia
obesity
neurological diseases
shoulder girdle and back pains

CONTRAINDICATIONS

fever
acute inflammations
severe skin diseases
malignant tumours

CHARCOT SHOWER or JET SHOWER

Massaging of a standing person with a strong directed water jet of 2-3 atmospheres. The most intense hydrotherapeutic procedure.

EFFECT

strong, stimulating and invigorating effect
improves blood circulation of skin and subcutaneous tissue
an excellent anti-cellulite massage
very suitable against scruff and lower back problems cased by a sedentary lifestyle
very suitable in combination with a diet and exercises for those who wish to loose bodyweight (trimming effect on skin and subcutaneous tissue)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

varicose veins, risk of thrombosis
cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension, cardiac insufficiency
kidney and gallstones (massaging with the strong jet may cause a surge of pain)
pregnancy

CIRCULAR SHOWER

EFFECT

strong effect on the central nervous system
activates the organism’s capacity of resistance and accelerates recovery processes
Normalises and balances the functions of main organ systems (neural, internal secretion, cardiovascular)

SEATED SHOWER

EFFECT

effective in case of male prostate problems
suitable for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles