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THERAPIES WITH DRY HEAT
Dry heat therapies act on the skin and circulation and can bring relief from symptoms of musculo-skeletal problems, such as arthritis, rheumatism, respiratory problems and sciatica. Therapies designed to induce sweating are useful in ridding the body of accumulated toxins. Sweat acts as a vehicle for the removal of lactic acid, the toxin that causes muscle pain during heavy exertion. Infrared Radiant heat Wax baths Traditional Turkish bathSauna bath are some of the therapies with dry heat.
PRESSURE-MOVEMENT TREATMENTS
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Underwater massage is the most effective and widely used of the pressure-movement treatments. The water is circulated out of the bath , returning as a powerful jet, which can be directed to any part of the body. Since the body is nearly weightless in water and the muscles are relaxed, a more intense massage is possible and it is important to lie down and rest for about 15 minutes afterward.
Whirlpool baths Aerated water Jets and Sprays other forms of pressure-movement treatments.
MASSAGE
Massage can be a natural tranquilizer. |
There are several types of massage, but the most popular are Oriental massage and Swedish massage. You can easily teach yourself a series of strokes that will help ease an aching neck, back or head or simply release tension at the end of an active day. Professional masseurs and masseuses offer the benefit of both skill and experience. All massage is orchestrated in a series of basic strokes. Effleurage, traditionally used to begin or end a session, is a soothing, warm stroke. Petrissage is useful for locating problem areas.
Kneading is deep massage movement applied between other strokes. Friction is the strongest stroke used in relaxation massage and is the crescendo, after which the massage is gradually wound down.
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