Since ancient times, water is considered as the source of life, and nowadays we actively use water for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. Shower procedures have a special popularity in balneotherapy.

Charcot- Power shower got this name from its inventor Jean Charcot, and was originally intended for the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, as well as improve the overall vitality, hardening and strengthening the immune system. Later it was noticed that it geives other positive results too: people who are overweight could reduce weight, the skin quality was effectively improved and actually treated from cellulite. Thus it promoted further expansion of the scope of shower procedure.

There are several types of shower. The shower can be used as therapeutic massage as well as prophylactic massage. Each type of showering has its special prescription. They are different with the water temperature, the power of the jet and the method of exposure. Charcot shower activates metabolism, improves blood and lymph circulation. In cosmetology it is good for the prevention and correction of cellulite.

The procedures with Charcot shower are recommended for people who are active in sports, The shower helps to relax tension of muscles after workouts. Power shower massage relieves tension of back muscles and good for spine, it stimulates blood circulation, so it good for people who mostly have sedentary work and sedentary lifestyle. Thanks to the Charcot shower the blood circulation improves, as well improves the function of internal organs of the body, and generally the overall tone goes up. Power shower is used to strength the body and to boost immunity.

Indications of Charcot shower are for:

• Treatment and prevention of neurasthenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurosis, irritability, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome
• Toning the whole body, it has a beneficial effect on the human psyche
• Prevention of low immunity. (Not in the period of the disease)
• The auxiliary procedure for rehabilitation after injuries of the musculoskeletal system. (The procedure must be appointed by orthopedist)
• Treatment of low back pain, arthritis and arthrosis
• When muscle atrophy due to genetic disease or injury
• As part of an integrated treatment of obesity

Contraindications:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Kidney disease
• Skin diseases
• Hypertension
• Pregnancy at any stage
• Fever
• Inflammatory processes in the body