What is a circular shower: how it works, benefits, contraindications

The beneficial and healing effect of water on humans has been noticed for a long time. Among the techniques used, hydromassage occupies a special place. Read on about its main variety, principle of operation, benefits, indications and contraindications.

Circular shower - what does it mean

This is the name of a special hydraulic unit in which preventive or therapeutic procedures are carried out. It is characterized by a mild effect, has a varied, including general strengthening effect.

The inventor of the healing method was the French physician Charcot. He noticed positive changes in patients after taking water massage. The scheme was named by the name of the doctor, it is actively used in medicine.

Over time, the technique developed: components were invented that supply water in numerous thin streams in a circle. The innovation began to be called a circular shower, it gained wide popularity.

In professional language, the technique is called needle or Swiss. The first name is associated with the sensations that the user receives. The second is derived from the country, Switzerland, where this method was first developed.

How the healing shower works

A special booth in which the procedure is carried out contains a large number of curved tubes. They are mounted on the entire inner surface, made in the form of a semicircle. Water flows are fed in a circular manner through many miniature holes.

The nozzles are located both vertically and horizontally. In the first case, their number is much greater, but the consumed volume of water also increases. The advantage of the vertical modification is the optimal effect.

The liquid passes through the pipes at an average pressure of 1.5 bar (the value can vary in both directions), and flows out in the form of powerful, thin streams.

The contrast of sensations is provided by a regular shower. It is used alone or in conjunction with hydromassage. Setting different temperature conditions enhances the effect.

The unit is fixed to the floor with a secure fixing.

Benefits, indications and contraindications

Consider the positive properties of hydromassage:

• improves the condition of the outer skin and subcutaneous tissue, cleanses them;
• affects the immune system, activates the body's defenses;
• increases muscle tone;
• relieves stress and irritation, promotes sound sleep;
• helps to reduce weight, but only in combination with physical activity, proper diet;
• if contrast temperature and water are used under different pressure, this has a positive effect on blood circulation.

Reference! The first sessions can cause unpleasant sensations when you feel "tingling" from all sides, later the body gets used to this feature.

Let us pay attention to the cases in which the technique is used in the sanatorium.

The priority purpose of the application is the fight against diseases. These include:

• vegetative-vascular dystonia (pressure reduction, restoration of the capillary and vein system);
• hypertension without complications (medical therapy, together with medications);
• disorders of nervous activity (calming effect, relief of the condition);
• vertebral, joint pain (relieving spasms, muscle tension);
• problems with the gastrointestinal tract (release from toxins, acceleration of metabolism, metabolism);
• obesity, overweight (normalization of appetite, fat breakdown);
• chronic fatigue (reduced fatigue);
• lack or disturbance of sleep (calming effect, relaxation).

Reference! In more complex situations, the procedure can be carried out as a preliminary, before the Charcot shower. The treatment plan is prescribed only by a therapist or a physician of a narrow specialization, you should not self-medicate.

Secondary directions - rejuvenation, strengthening SPA-regimes. Here, the main tasks are to increase the tone of the body as a whole, restore the skin, and reduce body weight.

However, in some cases, water massage cannot be prescribed, because it can harm if there are chronic diseases:

• epilepsy;
• oncology of any kind;
• ailments of the heart, other organs (genitourinary system, etc., not prescribed in the indications for use), the presence of a pacemaker;
• allergy - at the stage of exacerbation or treatment;
• viral, infectious conditions;
• diseases of the skin (if there are wounds, suppuration, etc.).

Attention! The device cannot be used during menstruation, pregnancy (even in the initial period, in order to avoid miscarriage), lactation (milk may disappear). Hydromassage is not recommended for children under 10 years old.

A circular shower is a useful and multifunctional technique that helps a person restore health, get rid of stress, negative phenomena or achieve a cosmetic effect, maintain beauty, return youth. For the procedure to be of maximum benefit, it is important to follow the recommendations of the doctors and not try to carry out the treatment yourself.