Thalassotherapy for seniors

Seniors attending more often thalassotherapy centers. Some institutions organize stays cheap and themes to attract this customer specific expectations.

Why thalassotherapies are adapted to the senior citizens?

In addition to accompanying a period of rest and well-being, these treatments enhance the immune system of the body and are primarily recommended for treating joint disease .

As you age, your body is tired . The thalassotherapy are designed as a true fitness of the elderly.

Start a "spa" senior

A senior thalassotherapy necessarily begins with a medical visit .

This introduction is very important to choose the care, especially if the person suffers from a chronic illness. Doctors and physical therapists then organized a personalized treatment program according to the health of the therapy client.

A balance diet can be achieved in the development of custom menus.

Suggested treatments

Individual and group treatments are offered by health spas. Among the individual treatments, you will find applications for senior general classical

- Algae and sea mud; 
- Massages and body massages;
- Bubbling bath;
- Underwater showers or whirlpools.

To stimulate the muscles and joints, group treatments are particularly appreciated for their playful and stimulating.

To recap, the seawater prevents back problems, arthritis or hormonal imbalances due to menopause.

The gentle water aerobics, the stretching sea or pool in muscular rehabilitation are recommended for the elderly.

The spa can also help reduce the taking of pain medication during the months following the end of the cure.

Mud baths and seaweed wraps are recommended cures "Senior Special" because they act positively on mineralization .

Many health spas now offer special cures for the elderly. They offer relaxation sessions (relaxation therapy) and assessments of memory in addition to classic spa treatments mentioned above.
(See also our fact sheet: the different treatments )

Attention: a "spa" is cons-indicated in cases of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers or skin infections diseases.