All of us experience pain at some point of time- be it due to our regular activities a.k.a chronic pain, or a sudden jerk or accident that led to the pain a.k.a acute pain. Most people would resort to traditional methods including balms, coolant sprays and heat packs to provide temporary relief.
Pain, however, is not the only entity that needs to be considered. It might reoccur , aggravate or even spread to other areas of the body! The consequences and underlying conditions need an equal amount of attention and effort. Only then do we call it a successful resolution of the problem.
How can aqua physiotherapy help in pain relief?
Aqua physiotherapy is a new approach to dealing with pain, which involves immersion of an individual within the waters to provide therapeutic effects.
Let's understand this in a simple manner.
Now imagine. Just the pool. Doesn't it feel calm already? Doesn't it feel relaxing and soothing? Aqua physiotherapy adds up to that calm along with some actual body movements!
Aqua Physiotherapy for Pain
Pain is both, physical and psychological in nature. Any treatment that aims to relieve pain must cater to both these aspects. Aqua physiotherapy by Aqua Physio Nagpur strikes the perfect balance in managing pain with the help of various techniques that are performed within the water. These can include Watsu, Aqua yoga and Relaxation. Performing exercises in water is an equally therapeutic experience which can enhance your bodily functions and help in reducing your symptoms.
Water is a magical element and a gift to our planet. They say it has healing powers- but let's break it down through science-
Any body that is immersed in water experiences compressive forces. These forces on a human body improve blood circulation and assist in draining toxins out of the body tissues.
Water offers the effect of buoyancy, meaning that it tends to push the upwards, against gravity. This makes you feel light weighted and allows you to move easily. You can perform exercises in water that you cannot imagine doing on the land!
Water has a greater resistance to movement that air- meaning if you move your hand in the air you won't need much effort- but when placed within water, you will need more strength to move through. This can help in strengthening your muscles, thus helping you stay pain free for a longer time.
Although water offers resistance, it also provides stability to the body due its internal forces. This ensures that individuals with weak balance can also be trained well within the water!
Aqua physiotherapy can thus be helpful to people with:
Acute pain-
As a result of a recent injury, like sprain, or post operatively after a fracture.
Chronic pain-
Long standing pain of major joints like hip, shoulder and knee, and back pains. (Eg. Arthritis, Varicose veins)
Radiating pain-
As a result of neurological problems like in the cases of spondylitis, spondylosis, or other vertebral disc problems.
Searching out an experienced and well qualified aqua physiotherapist is a must to ensure appropriate, injury free exercise experience. Aqua Physio is the best aqua physiotherapy provider in Nagpur. With trained and certified experts, Aqua Physio can help you attain your functional health and fitness goals.
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