Today, the shower Charcot is very popular, it has a positive therapeutic effect on the entire body. Even in the XIX century in France neurologist Jean Martin Charcot developed this technique for treating patients with emotional disorders. Over time, the useful properties of these procedures were noted in the treatment of diseases of many body systems. In cosmetology, Charcot's shower is actively used for a quick and effective struggle with the "orange peel".
What's this?
Charcot shower is presented in the form of a special procedure, which is carried out with the help of a percussion shower unit. It is equipped with two hoses, as well as sensors, responsible for the temperature and pressure of water. For the treatment of a specific disease, a certain nozzle is used. It is easy to install on the hose.
The procedure is performed only by a medical specialist who holds the hose and guides it to the patient. The patient should stand at a distance of about three meters and hold tightly to the special handles, so as not to lose balance at a strong water flow pressure. A specialist during the procedure can change both the pressure and the water temperature, which can be from 10 to 45 degrees.
Benefits and medicinal properties
Charcot's douche allows to influence the body with strong water jets, they massage not only the skin but also affect the internal organs.
Beneficial effect of Charcot's shower:
- improves blood circulation;
- tissues are more saturated with oxygen;
- the whole organism is staked;
- improves the functioning of the lymphatic system;
- enhances immunity;
- supports muscles in tone;
- normalizes the metabolism in the body;
- favorably affects the skin condition, gives it elasticity;
- helps in combating obesity, and also eliminates cellulite;
- removes slag;
- gives courage to the whole body and improves mood.
Doctors often use Charcot's douche in the treatment of many diseases, as the result exceeds all expectations:
- for problems with the musculoskeletal system;
- in the treatment of gout;
- for the resumption of forces after intense sports training;
- for improving emotional and moral state;
- for weight loss;
- in the treatment of chronic fatigue;
- during the course of rehabilitation after an accident;
- in the treatment of arthritis and osteochondrosis;
- helps with muscle atrophy due to genetic diseases or injuries.
Contraindications
Specialists categorically prohibit self-medication, so do not prescribe yourself a shower Charcot, so as not to harm.
First you need to seek medical advice, because there are a lot of contraindications:
- oncological diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- skin disease;
- ulcer;
- dystrophy;
- angina or bronchitis;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- , wet eczema;
- varicose veins;
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- high body temperature;
- is an inflammatory process;
- kidney disease;
- post-stroke or post-infarction period;
- tendency to bleeding.
Charcot's shower is a painful procedure that not everyone can withstand. After the first sessions, almost everyone has bruises from strong water currents. Women are better off refraining from this procedure during menstruation, contrasting temperatures are difficult to sustain.
Does the firmness of the skin increase?
Charcot's shower is used not only for slimming or treating various kinds of diseases, but also helps restore elasticity and firmness of the skin. It is enough to take a course of 15 procedures to see the result. Massage the skin with a strong flow of water contributes to the regeneration of tissues, as well as wrinkles and wrinkles are eliminated.
Why is effective for losing weight?
Charcot's shower is actively used in the fight against cellulite. The flow of water under pressure and the change in temperature regimes have a beneficial effect on the circulation of the whole organism. As a result, all cells are enriched with oxygen, the skin becomes elastic and elastic. The effect of rejuvenation comes in a few procedures.
For better weight loss, it is necessary to revise your diet, to focus on useful food, less to eat fats and carbohydrates. Also it is necessary to carry out a complex of physical exercises on a regular basis.
The flow of water is directed to problematic areas where there is an "orange peel".Thanks to increased blood circulation, metabolism is accelerated, and slags are eliminated from the body. Thus, the body begins to lose weight and gets rid of cellulite.
The procedure usually lasts from 5 to 10 minutes, the time depends on the stage and size of the "orange peel".The first sessions do not yield significant results, so the treatment course should be continued to see improvements. When the course is completed, you should not stop: to fix the result, you need to repeat the procedure several more times at a certain time, to prevent the appearance of cellulite.
Charcot's shower is widely used by cosmetologists for effective weight loss, it is affordable in comparison with other methods and helps to tighten the skin, make muscles elastic, get rid of cellulite and reduce problem areas. Of course, it is most effective in combination with diets and physical exercises. The very process of losing weight in this case is not the easiest and fastest, but you will get an excellent result for a long time.
Procedure in the polyclinic
Charcot's shower is an active hydromassage, which is produced under high pressure throughout the body. If the procedure is not performed correctly, the course of various diseases can be complicated. The patient becomes near the handrail at the wall and holds on tightly to them, and the specialist makes massage using a jet of water.
Features of the procedure in the clinic:
- in order to achieve the maximum result of weight loss, the distance between the patient and the device should be at least three meters;
- shower water has a temperature of 20 to 40 degrees;
- for each patient the doctor individually appoints the time of the procedure, taking into account the diagnosis;
- water is supplied under pressure, which complies with the established rules;
- massage time does not exceed 5 minutes;
- the best results can be achieved if you carry out the procedure every day, while gradually lowering both the water temperature and head pressure;
- massage is fan-shaped, first the flow of water goes from head to foot behind, and then in front, all parts of the body are gradually processed: back, arms, legs and sides;
- the water pressure averages 4 atmospheres;
- the flow of water should not be sprayed, but should go holistically;The
- specialist can increase or decrease the head as the case may be;
- the final stage of the massage is performed on the abdomen and proceeds clockwise;
- the first session does not exceed one minute, the time of subsequent massages gradually increases;
- treatment course is 20 procedures.
Home version of the shower
At home, you can also produce medical procedures. Alexeev's device is an alternative method of Charcot's shower. It consists of a special nozzle, which allows you to raise the head of water to six atmospheres. It's just necessary to replace the ordinary shower bowl with Alekseev's adaptation, which will allow you to massage at home, only it will be softer and will not leave bruises on the skin.
Alekseev's shower has many functions that are inherent in professional devices for physiotherapy. You can use Charcot's douche, needle or underwater shower.
The secret of this device is in the conoidal holes, which allow you to keep the water pressure and create a powerful jet with great energy. These holes have a diameter of less than one millimeter.
Reviews, photos before and after
Many women who underwent treatment with the help of Charcot's shower, were very pleased with the result. The first few sessions were accompanied by a strong pain syndrome, even sometimes bruises appeared on the skin, but then the procedure did not cause any unpleasant sensations.
If the "orange peel" is at the first stages of development, then after the course of these procedures it completely disappeared. Women with great obesity in one course of treatment with Charcot's shower saw wonderful results and were 100% satisfied.
When losing weight, the skin becomes flabby and saggy, and thanks to the massage with the help of Charcot's douche it becomes again elastic, elastic and beautiful.
Women with extra pounds on their sides, hips and abdomen after the course of Sharko's shower procedures significantly lost pounds, and also became slimmer. Many say that the old kilograms do not return, even if you do not adhere to a diet.
Tips for the
- The use of Charcot's shower really gives fantastic results in the fight against excess weight and destroys cellulite. But we should not forget that the body always needs only useful food, so after treatment, do not neglect the diet. Sports should become regular, they will help to consolidate the result.
- To reduce the pain syndrome after the first sessions, experts advise using ointments like tracevazin or hepatrombin. They will help to quickly restore the skin and relieve pain.
- In order to strengthen the effect from the shower of Charcot and quickly eliminate cellulite, you can additionally wrap, go to saunas, take sweatshops and use the means to combat the "orange peel".