Hydrotherapy
Therapeutic use of water for pain relief and treatment
About This Treatment
Hydrotherapy uses water in various temperatures, pressures, and applications for therapeutic purposes. Constitutional hydrotherapy (alternating hot and cold towel applications) is a signature naturopathic treatment that stimulates circulation, supports detoxification, and enhances immune function. Other forms include contrast showers, wet sheet wraps, and therapeutic baths. Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries in many healing traditions.
Benefits
- Stimulates immune function
- Improves circulation
- Supports detoxification
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Promotes relaxation
- Enhances organ function
- Aids in chronic illness
- Complements other treatments
What to Expect
For constitutional hydrotherapy, you lie on a treatment table while the practitioner alternates hot and cold towel applications to your torso along with specific massage techniques and low-level electrical stimulation. The treatment lasts about 30 minutes and is deeply relaxing. A series of treatments (often 3x weekly for several weeks) provides optimal benefits. Other hydrotherapy methods vary in application.
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