Contrast shower

A Contrast shower is a form of hydrotherapy using water in a shower, alternating the temperatures between hot and cold.

Contrast hydrotherapy techniques improve the blood circulation, promoting the removal of metabolites and increasing the flow of immune molecules.^[1] It is also used as a method for recovery after strenuous exercise. Some athletes use contrast showers reduce the levels of lactic acid in muscles, thereby reducing or avoiding muscle soreness.^[2] Recent scientific evidence maintains that lactic acid buildup is correlated with, but not the cause of metabolic acidosis.^[3]

Various cycles can be used, always ending with a cold cycle.^[4]

• 3 minutes hot, 1 minute cold
• 2 minutes hot, 1 minute cold
• 1 minute hot, 1 minute cold

See also

• Balneotherapy
• Delayed onset muscle soreness
• Detox
• Sauna
• Water therapy

References

1. ^ Handbook for Natural Remedies By Branden Albertsen
2. ^ Training recovery - Australian Institute of Sport
3. ^ R. Robergs, F. Ghiasvand, D. Parker (2004). "Biochemistry of exercise-induced metabolic acidosis". Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 287 (3): R502–16. doi:10.1152/ajpregu.00114.2004. PMID 15308499. 
4. ^ Hydrotherapy « Naturopathic Milestones

External links

• Skin Brushing and Contrast Showers for Detox and Cleansing

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