What is hydro therapy?

Dear Doctor: What is hydro therapy?

Dear Patient: Water is an important element used as an ancient method of treatment. Steam bath, Hipbath, Hot and cold fomentation, Hot foot bath, Spinal bath, Immersion bath are some of the methods of treatment in Hydrotherapy. Water baths opens up all pores of the skin, instills lightness and smartness to the body, all systems and muscles of body are activated and the blood circulation improves.

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Hydrotherapy is a form of Naturopathic Medicine that uses water as a source for pain relief, treat disorders and stimulate blood circulation. Naturopath recommend hydrotherapy to encourage detoxification and cleansing of the body. Sitz bath, Steam bath, Sauna, Contrast hydrotherapy, Warming socks are some of the hydropathy techniques followed by practitioners to relive pain and stress from the body.

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