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Dax Thermes |
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Dax has a population of
20,000 and each year welcomes over 55,000 patients who arrive to take the Spa waters. |
The Treatments available Two types of thermal products are used at Dax, "Peloide" and "Hyperthermal Water", which are at the origin of the complementary and diversified treatments (also prescribed by the Doctors). Peleotherapy: This is the use of the Dax Peloide Mud (explained in previous texts). Thermal Pool Physiotherapy: This is run and supervised by masseurs - physiotherapists in view of improving mobility. "Underwater" Showers: This concerns thermal water showers with the pressure varying according to the muscular mass involved. Terebinth Showers: As its name indicates, this concerns a mixture of Hyperthermal water and Terebinth. The solution is sprayed over the painful areas. This treatment has proven to be very effective against Neuralgia and the after-effects of Shingles. Arobaths: These are pure thermal water bubble baths, providing for muscular relaxation. Localized Steam Treatment: This treatment brings relief to hands and feet affected by Rheumatism. Underwater Massages: Given by a physiotherapists, this massage is carried out under a projection of thermal water. Hydro massages (or baths with underwater jets): Fine jets of pressurized thermal water are forced through the bath favoring muscular relaxation. High-Pressure Showers: In a thermal water swimming pool, the patient is positioned in front of an underwater jet (variable intensity and direction) providing muscular relaxation. |
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