Risks and benefits of thalassotherapy
Massage therapies are by far one of the safest types of health care when performed by a good therapist. However, even the most natural treatment of all is not without the potential risks and dangers of acquiring injuries, aggravating the patient’s current condition, or dealing additional devastating blows to the client. On the other hand, there are ways to ensure that you are receiving a safer type of treatment in massage therapy.
Thalassotherapy is a form of holistic modality that uses the sea, warm water, seawater and related products for health and wellness purposes. The therapy is a popular alternative to balneotherapy, watsu and other types of water treatment. The therapy is commonly used in the treatment of medical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, and other types of ailments, disorders, and dysfunctions. The therapy program is also used for the purpose of weight loss and to naturally detoxify the body.
The benefits received from a thalassotherapy session can be very numerous due to its complex methods of providing and promoting the health and well-being of an individual. The main purpose of this type of water therapy is to detoxify the body from toxins and harmful elements that can cause various health problems when left inside the human body. Although this is the common use of the therapy in most patients, there are still other purposes that attract many clients to use the techniques in health care. The therapy is excellent for improving the metabolism of an individual, which is an essential ingredient for people who are on the weight loss program. It also helps resolve digestion disorders that can lead to uncomfortable and painful conditions. Water therapy is also known for its effectiveness in treating various medical conditions such as arthritis, bronchitis, hypertension, scabies, muscle atrophy, eczema, muscle pain, and all kinds of painful conditions. It is also used for de-stressing as it is very effective and powerful in releasing stress, tension and fatigue from a patient’s mind and body in order to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual enlightenment.
The risks of thalassotherapy are minor and not that significant compared to its advantages for human health. However, it is wise to respect the possibilities that it can cause more harm to the patient when done incorrectly. The common mistakes made during the therapy session is the use of the pressurized jet sprayer. While it does not cause major damage or injury to the client, it can cause trauma to the patient when used incorrectly. Anything done incorrectly can have negative impacts on the client, so it is very important to make sure the therapist knows what he is doing. The doctor must also remain focused and alert throughout the duration of the therapy session to avoid causing health problems.
In general, therapy is safer than risky when performed by a licensed physician or therapist.