Hydrotherapy really is an extremely safe treatment, however some medical conditions prohibit use of the treatment eg Severe or congestive heart disease, severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, Severe haemorrhoids, severe anaemia, long term use of oral steroids, use of diuretics or kidney dialysis, diverticulitis, cancer of colon or rectum, recent surgery of colon or rectum, abdominal or inguinal hernia, liver disease/cirrhosis,active ulcerative colitis or Crohns, unhealed fissures or fistulas, within 6 weeks of hip/knee surgery. During pregnancy or in advanced old age.
If you are in any doubt about your suitability for the treatment, please contact the therapist directly. Please be aware that if you have any serious health concerns you are advised to seek the advice of your GP as a first port of call, I make no claims to be a medical practitioner.