Spa Treatments For The Elderly

Today spas reach out to clients of all age groups. From babies, children, teens to our seniors. Most of the therapies cover all their problems. The Holistic Massage is one such therapy through which an infant can be relieved of colic pains and stomach disorders, over-anxious children can be relaxed and calmed, and elders can soothe conditions such as muscle stiffness and soreness, loss of flexibility, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and improve respiratory disorders such as asthma and emphysema. Holistic massage is a specialised massage that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions in elders including stress, insomnia, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, diabetes, the muscle spasms and general aches and pains associated with pregnancy, and the mental and emotional problems associated with cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. It relieves the symptoms of stiff, tired joints, speeds up digestion and encourages improved circulation, promotes relaxation and improved sleep. However, it is best to consult a trained specialist and analyse your body condition before indulging in such a massage. Mineral Spring Spas offer geo-thermal spa baths, where the thermal pool is filled with natural spring water full of natural minerals having medicinal properties. Some of these spas also provide medical and physiotherapy treatments for the elderly clientele. Medical spas also offer many programs such as weightloss programs, anti-cellulite treatments such as Mesotherapy, liposuction, acupuncture treatments to combat arthritis; weightloss and other problems. There are wellness packages involving a spa diet along with aerobics and stretching exercises, nutritional supplements under the guidance of a trained professional. Steam and inhalation therapies are also used for respiratory disorders and sinusitis etc. Other spas offering traditional therapies of China, Thailand, etc. may offer Aesthetic Facial & Body Injections which uses homeopathic medicine designed to improve age-related skin damage, there can be a positive effect upon the appearance in your skin, especially on the face. Other treatments may be anti-aging facials, reflexology programs, Foot therapies, nail treatments and soaks, skin-recovery facials, and exercise classes for yoga, tai ji, stretching, meditation and deep breathing exercises.