Other spa procedures

Thousands of years old reflective treatment, where relevant acupuncture points are stimulated by acupuncture needles. Whole body acupuncture is especially used for treating aching conditions and functional disorders of inner organs, vertebrogenic algid syndrome, neuralgias, tinnit. Acupuncture of the earlobes is often a part of weaning cures, for example supportive treatment of obesity, smoking etc.
Counterindication: bleeding, suppuration in the place of needle application, fear of needles

During this procedure, irrigation of the large intestine and the removal of deposits from the intestine mucosa is done by a special apparatus /colon-hydromat/, water and belly massage. It is recommended to eat light pulpy meals, fruit and vegetables and to drink plenty of liquid, one day before the procedure.
Indication: chronic constipation, digestive disorders, flatulence, tiredness, headaches, precaution of large intestine tumours, allergic diseases and immunity disorders /eczema, nettle rash/, obesity
Counterindication: acute inflammation of large intestine especially with the formation of ulcers, tumours, congenital defects intestine and intestine narrowing, pregnancy, cardiac decompensation

Chiro-practice is a medicinal method dealing with osteopathic examination of joint and spine functions. The purpose is the diagnosis and curing of the functional blockage of the spine and limb joints. It is performed by a doctor – who is a specialist in myosceletar medicine. The procedure takes 20-30 minutes.

Curing by cold. In our spa it is used as a local therapy for acute inflammations. It is a short time application. Only several minutes.

Dyadinamik is one of the most common devises of electro-therapy, which uses a low current for its analgesic and spasmolytic effect and for the improvement of blood circulation in tissues. It has to be prescribed by a doctor, the length of application is 3-6 minutes according to the activity of the disorders /with acute conditions being daily and for a shorter period, with chronic conditions 3x week up to 6 minutes/.
Indication: locomotive system disorders /pain in joints and the spine/
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity disorders, metal implants within current lines, pregnancy, eczema and bleeding condition.

This procedure uses various kinds of electric currents, which improves blood circulation in tissues, loosens tension of skeletal and smooth muscles or on the contrary it develops their tension, has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. According to the prevailing effect, a suitable type of electrotherapy is chosen for treating disorders of the locomotive system, blood circulation disorders, chronic inflammatory and degenerative disorders, post-operation conditions, chronic gynaecological and urinary tract inflammations, digestive and respiratory system disorders, skin diseases etc.
Counterindication: generally all infectious and decompensated disorders, tumours, metal objects /cardio-stimulator, metal fixation of bones, chains, watches/, bleeding, over sensitivity to electric current, pregnancy

An apparatus used for vacuum-compressive therapy of upper or lower limbs. By changing high and low pressure an improvement of the blood circulation and tissue nourishment is gained, it supports re-opening of blood-vessel connections and reduction in swellings.
Indication: ischaemic disorders of the lower limbs, blood circulation disorders, chronic vein inadequacy, lymph oedema, trophic skin disorders
Counterindication: thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, extensive varicose veins

Four-chamber bath uses a direct current of a constant intensity within a water environment. Body tissues are polarised, which causes capillary hyperaemia. Limbs are immersed into baths filled with water and when connecting the upper limbs to a positive pole and lower limbs to a negative pole, it has a sedative effect, when connected other way round it has a stimulating effect. It improves blood circulation in the limbs and adjusts muscle tension. It has to be prescribed by a doctor; the length of application is usually 20-30 minutes.
Indication: diabetic polyneuropathy, blood circulation disorders of the limbs, disorders of innervation-parézy, acute post accident condition.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, obesitas magna

Injection regenerative treatment, slowing the ageing process, improving concentration and memory.
Counterindication: over sensitivity to procaine.

Local warm appliances, where heat is generated by warming in a water bath or by chemical reaction inside the cover.

Light therapy is a medicinal method, the light energy has an effect on hypothalamus through the eyes. Hypothalamus affects body processes. An important role is played by the vegetative nervous system and its effect on all live functions.

For this procedure, ultraviolet radiation is used to increase non-specific immunity. Irradiation is applied, usually 2-3x a week for 0,5-3 minutes according to the type of skin. The eyes have to be protected by special glasses. Usually after 4-6 hours, to a maximum 10-12 hours, the skin becomes slightly red. It has to be prescribed by a doctor.
Indication: chronic and recurrent inflammations, convalescence, some skin diseases, rachitis and osteoporosis
Counterindication: acute illnesses, photo-dermatitis, post radio-therapy conditions, tumours, medicines increasing sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, bleeding conditions, hyperthyroidism, skin atrophy, heavy arteriosclerosis, herpes zoster

For this procedure, ultraviolet radiation is used to increase non-specific immunity. Irradiation is applied, usually 2-3x a week for 0,5-3 minutes according to the type of skin. The eyes have to be protected by special glasses. Usually after 4-6 hours, to a maximum 10-12 hours, the skin becomes slightly red. It has to be prescribed by a doctor.
Indication: chronic and recurrent inflammations, convalescence, some skin diseases, rachitis and osteoporosis
Counterindication: acute illnesses, photo-dermatitis, post radio-therapy conditions, tumours, medicines increasing sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, bleeding conditions, hyperthyroidism, skin atrophy, heavy arteriosclerosis, herpes zoster

This is given by a physiotherapist with special training. It is a manual therapeutic interposition, during which there is a change of pressure on the capillary wall, improvement of the exchange of matter between blood and tissues. There is a set of grips for the upper and lower limbs. After a massage, elastic stockings or bandage is put on. The whole procedure lasts 40-60 minutes.
Indication: lymphatic swellings of upper or lower limbs, combined disorders of blood circulation
Counterindication: bleeding, opened skin injuries

Nordic walking is sports walking with special walking sticks, which brings effective movement and an increase in physical condition. During a walk, up to 600 muscles are working, it is circa 90% of all body muscles. The consumption of calories increases by up to 40% and the average consumption up to 400 kcal per 1 hour. It increases aerobic endurance. It has a positive effect on muscle imbalance. It strengthens muscles in the upper part of the body, improves heart activity and blood circulation, it conserves hip and knee joints. For interested clients we have prepared three types of walks divided into light, medium and demanding.

This is a regenerative oxygen treatment, which in combination with antioxidants and body exercise helps the organism to remove free oxygen radicals which, when accumulated, causes premature ageing of cells and a number of disorders. We use the method of Prof.. Ardenn, who developed an apparatus, which can add into the organism pure oxygen and therefore the effect of the oxygen treatment will last a long time. It improves oxidation of tissues and organs, physical as well as mental efficiency, heart activity and elasticity of lung tissue.
Indication: total regeneration treatment, precaution of heart attack and angina pectoris, immunity increase, post-operations conditions and chemoprophylaxis of oncological disorders
Counterindication: advanced atherosclerosis, loose retina, glaucoma, suppurating sinusitis, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers

This is a local thermal therapy. White paraffin with an addition of paraffin oil is used in the preparation. The affected area are dipped into a special container. This procedure is used especially for curing degenerative hand joints disorders.

The device Phyaction, is able to apply all currently available forms of electro-therapy. It is used mainly for its analgesic effect, improving the blood circulation in tissues, strengthening muscles of pelvic fundus and for myo-relaxing effect on the skeletal muscles. It is prescribed by a doctor, the length of application is 3-20 minutes depending on the type of electric current and the type of illness.
Indication: locomotive system disorders /vertebrogennic algic syndrome, frozen shoulder syndrome / neuralgia, distortion, stress incontinence, atonic urine bladder, ischaemic illness of lower limbs
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity defects, metal implants within current line, pregnancy, eczema, bleeding conditions.

Pulse magneto-therapy uses the effects of pulse electro-magnetic field applied with help of cylindrical or flat applicators. It has a vasodilatation, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, myo-relaxing and spasmolytic effect. It accelerates the healing of bones and soft tissues. It has to be prescribed by a doctor; the length of application is 10-30 minutes according to the power of applied field.
Indication: degenerative and inflammatory illnesses of locomotive system, functional defects of the locomotive system, bones fractures and pseudo-arthrosis, sterile and microbial inflammation, irritative urinary bladder.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, tumours, pregnancy, bleeding states, disorders of endocrinal glands, heavy atherosclerosis, epilepsy, menstruation

A short-wave diathermy is an electro-therapeutic procedure, which uses the thermal effect of high frequency electric current. During this procedure, tissues and organs are warmed deep inside, the local metabolism is increased, it also supports absorption of chronic inflammatory, after injury and after operation infiltrates, it improves the elasticity of connective tissues, it also has an analgesic effect. It has to be prescribed by a doctor. The length of application is 10-15 minutes.
Indication: chronic illnesses of joint, ligaments and tendons, gynaecologic and urological chronic inflammations, post-operation condition, urgent incontinence.
Counterindication: cardio-stimulator, direct application to metal implants, malign tumours, acute inflammations, bleeding conditions, application on the stomach during menstruation period, application on thymus and growth zones, trombophlebitis etc.

Solux uses the thermal effect of locally applied radiation. It is applied from the distance of 50cm for 10-15 minutes.
When applied to the face during inflammations of side nose sinuses, the eyes have to be protected by special glasses.
Indication: chronic painful syndromes as a preparation before a classical massage or movement therapy
Counterindication: acute states

During the usage of ultra sound, the electric energy is transformed to mechanic energy /micro-massage of tissues/ and heat energy. This causes increased blood circulation and the improvement of nourishment to the tissues, loosening of muscle contractures, smoothing of scars, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects for locomotive system disorders.
Counterindication: application in the area of children and teenagers’ growth zones, in the area of thymus, heart and parenchyma organs, after an operation of a spine, where the spine is not covered by a bone covering, above nerves and bone growths near the surface, bleeding disorders, tumours, etc.