Underwater shower massage is a procedure in which the body is massaged with a pressurised water jet while you lie in a warm bath. The warmth of the water combined with the directed water massage deeply relaxes the muscles and has a pronounced therapeutic effect.
It takes place in a 400–660-litre bath filled with mineral water. The water pressure ranges from 1 to 3–4 atmospheres; the massage may cover the whole body or a specific area.
Underwater shower massage improves circulation and lymph flow, tissue nutrition and metabolism, and helps reduce pain and improve joint mobility. It is used for conditions of the spine, joints, muscles and tendons and after injuries.
Indications
- musculoskeletal disorders
- osteochondrosis
- back and joint pain
- after-effects of muscle, joint and tendon injuries
- muscle spasms and tension
- circulatory disorders
- chronic fatigue and stress
- recovery after physical exertion
Contraindications+
- angina and heart rhythm disorders
- circulatory insufficiency
- acute inflammatory diseases and fever