Hydrotherapy…..Watsu
Massage
Hydrotherapy
is the use of water to revitalize, maintain, and restore health. The medicinal
use of water would be Hydrotherapy. This
could be the use of hot tubs, cold water treatments, ice packs, vapors, saunas,
mineral springs, hot springs, sitz baths, wet towel applications, water
exercises, water massage and the application of cold and hot water compresses,
The
physiological basis to hydrotherapy. Cold which is stimulating, and causes
superficial blood vessels to constrict, shunting the blood to internal organs
and hot which is relaxing which causes blood vessels to dilate. Alternating hot
can cold water also improves elimination, decreases inflammation, and
stimulates circulation.
Watsu Massage
is a form of shiatsu massage that takes place in water. Developed by Harold
Dull. It consists of shiatsu type stretches done in a warm pool of water. The
massage therapist supports the body and using a rocking motion moves the body
through the water. The body stays in continual movement with each move flowing into
the next.
Hydrotherapy
increases blood circulation, including circulation of the immune system’s white
blood cells. Hydrotherapy also increases the body’s production of endogenous
opioid peptides, particularly endorphins. Enhanced circulation and increased
endorphins strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, heal injured
tissue, improve well-being and energize the body.
Hydrotherapy
also supplies fresh nutrients and oxygen to injured tissue and helps with the
removal of waste products. In injuries alternate applications of heat and cold
accelerate healing by improving blood vessel integrity and muscle tone. Heat
causes blood to come to the surface where as cold causes blood to constrict and
drives blood inward.
Water also
has a soothing, calming, and relaxing effect on people, whether in a bath,
shower, spray, or compress.
Clients with
Arthritis, cerebral palsy, chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson's, postoperative pain, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic
brain injury can benefit from Watsu Massage.
We must also
be aware of any contraindications associated with hydrotherapy and it is always
best to check with your massage therapist for any conditions which may apply to
you.
For more
information relating to my massage services, you can visit my website, or even
visit my Facebook page. I can be contacted at (760) 680 7910 to arrange an
appointment and to discuss your individual needs.
Located in
Hesperia, CA. 92345 and serving the surrounding areas including Victorville,
Oak Hills, Apple Valley, Phelan and more.....
