Back Be Nimble Newsletter - May, 2019
If you suffer from back pain, muscular strain, fatigue or stress you may be familiar with the benefits of massage and whirlpool treatments. You are probably less familiar with the benefits of Dry Hydrotherapy aka HydroMassage, combining the best benefits of therapeutic massage, deep heat and relaxing floatation therapy; all without disrobing or getting wet!
HydroMassage or Dry Hydrotherapy is the ultimate therapeutic treatment for back pain and stress, offering users the benefits of massage and deep relaxation. Dry hydromassage feels like the "hands on" massage of an expert masseuse either as a patient at your chosen chiropractor's office, or in the comfort of your own home.
HydroMassage combines the healing powers of water, heat and massage into one powerful therapeutic experience! This treatment uses pulsating waves of heated water to target areas of back pain, offering a unique and innovative experience that's a great complement to chiropractic care or physiotherapy. The unique benefit of HydroMassage provides the therapies of whirlpool, heat, and massage into a single system without the inconvenience of changing clothes or getting wet!
Whirlpool treatment (Wet Hydrotherapy) also applies pressurized streams of water to target areas of pain. However, wet hydrotherapy has some significant drawbacks when compared to dry hydrotherapy.
Additionally, there are no medical benefits to treatment in a wet environment with regard to back pain, muscular ailments or injuries. Dry Hydrotherapy offers all the benefits without the drawbacks of whirlpool treatments.
HydroMassage tables may be used at home at your leisure, promoting relaxation and pain relief. These therapies are often used in chiropractic offices, preparing a patient for an adjustment, or to help stability of results after treatment.
The duration of treatment depends on your preference. In office practices, a session on a hydro bed is normally 12-15 minutes.
The range of pressure is an important issue when considering dry hydrotherapy. Patients in severe pain may not be able to withstand a high level of pressure. Your massage intensity and speed can therefore be customized, pressure settings from 12 to 17 lbs. per sq. inch.
HydroMassage water therapy treatments can be further adjusted to your unique needs. Lastly, water temperature is also adjusted according to the patient's comfort and preference. Temperatures range between 70 and 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
Maintaining half body hydromassage tables is very simple - just follow these simple procedures:
Be Well,