Different techniques in hydrotherapy

These are the various techniques used in this treatment that has so many benefits to physical and mental level.

The steam bath
It consists of subjecting the bare skin to the action of an atmosphere of water vapour clouds of hot, the humidity and temperatures ideal for the whole body to breathe in every pore, the muscles are desentumezcan and its blood supply is activated through the which produces relaxation throughout the body. Its advantage is that the hydration of the skin occurs at the tolerable temperature of 40 °, meaning that there is no feeling of thirst, thereby achieving a true state of relaxation and wellness. Besides being the most favourable for the skin, is the most detoxifying hydrotherapy, could be applied at any time of year.

The aquatic massage
It stimulates the circulation and can cause a momentary rise of tension. It can be made with the shower, in the form of sprays, leaving the water flowing slowly without producing pressure for a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 3 minutes. These may be specific to the face, arms, legs and upper body. The techniques of hydro bring benefits to the body through the gentle massage exerted on the skin, minuscule air bubbles produced during bathing. It is advised that treatment is 15 to 20 minutes.

The cataplasm
It's a sort of bandage in which applies to the skin a cloth soaked in a solid or semi-solid substance, which has curative effects. The beneficial substance can be protected by a cloth bag. If applied directly on the patient's skin is called emplasto and usually is used resin, wax or grease that, thanks to body heat, are shaping and joining the body part you want to try.

Inhalation
It is a hydrotherapy technique that allows the direct absorption, through the respiratory system, substances beneficial to the body, such as essential oils and herbal teas. Within the puffs, there are different assimilation techniques: using ointments, which can be applied on the chest or clothing to come into direct contact with skin, inhaling steam, or aerosol sprays.

Irrigation
It consists of making work out a steady stream of pressurized water moderate in one of the cavities of the body. The best known are the eye irrigations and the so-called "gargarismo."

The bandage
It involves the application on the body of cloth soaked in water, hot or cold, depending on the area to treat. According to the area where are placed can be called: compress (application over the entire surface of the body for 45 to 75 minutes at a temperature between 38 and 40 C); half compress (limited to the top, upstream or downstream of the body. Its length can reach 2 hours with a temperature of up to 44 ° C); wet shirt (limited to bandage chest at a temperature of 30 to 40 ° C for at least one hour) and dressing (limited to a small area of the body) .

The Barros
They are fundamentally different lands and clay composition that, when put into contact with water, forming a pasty mass. Its therapeutic effects residing both in its contribution of minerals and waste generated by different microorganisms.