Hip Baths

As the name implies, this method of treatment covers the only the hips and the abdominal region below the navel. This treatment can be achieved through the usage of a special type of tub, which is filled with water to a certain level where it will only cover the patient's hips and reaches up to the navel when the patient sits in it. Hip baths can be given in cold, hot, neutral or alternate temperatures.

Cold Hip Bath

Ideal temperature for a cold hip bath should be between 100C to 180C. The length of such bath may vary from situation to situation, but usually will last for as long as 10 minutes. If by any chance that the patient tells that the treatment is too cold or the patient is too weak to withstand at such temperature, a recommended method to overcome this is to apply a hot foot immersion together while the patient is submerged in the cold hip bath. Using a moderately wet cloth, rub the abdomen from the navel downwards. Ensure the patient's legs, feet and upper body remain dry. After a cold hip bath, always make it a point to perform some sort of an average physical exercise to warm the body up. What a cold hip bath generally does for patients is that it relieves constipation, indigestion, obesity and helps the eliminative organs to function more effectively.

Hot Hip Bath

Last almost the same duration as a cold hip bath, a hot hip bath usually will last for 8 to 10 minutes at a water temperature of 400C to 450C. It is recommended that you start with the temperature at 400C and slowly increase it to 450C. No rubbing is necessary, as this method only requires you to be submerged. Remember to place a cold compress on the head. A hot hip bath will aid in cases such as painful urination, painful menstruation, inflamed rectum or bladder, and painful piles. A cold shower is highly recommended to be taken immediately after the hot hip bath. Paying attention to the condition and reflexes of the patient is essential as any signs of giddiness or overwhelming pain should result in the termination of the session.

Neutral Hip Bath

No rubbing is also required in this bathing session. Have this done within a temperature of 320C to 360C. A neutral hip bath will take longer compared to the above two, which will last as long as 20 to 60 minutes. Neutral hip bath will help you in relieving acute and sub-acute related problems, covering areas such as the bladder, urethra, uterus, ovaries and the tubes. Other areas will include the fallopian tubes or testicles. It also relieves painful spasms of the vagina and prorates of the anus and vulva.

Alternate Hip Bath

The temperature in this one should be around 400C to 450C in a hot tub and 100C to 180C for a cold tub. How this works is simply that the patient will alternately sit in each tub for a certain duration of time. It should generally start off in a hot tub for 5 minutes and then continue in the cold tub for 3 minutes. The overall duration for this alternate hip bath should be between 10 to 20 minutes. Keep the head and the neck cold by using a cold compress. As usual, don't forget to end the process with a quick dash of cold water to the hips. This method of hip bath provides relief in most chronic inflammatory conditions.

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