What are the benefits of soaking your hands and feet?

What are the benefits of soaking your hands and feet?

Thai Herbal Hand and Foot Soak is an alternative wellness therapy for health care and relaxation. This procedure uses fresh Thai herbs combined with warm water to help relax the muscles, reduce tendon tension, and promote blood circulation.

In this article, we will guide you through the details of Thai Herbal Hand and Foot Soak, including its benefits, precautions, and contraindications, so that the treatment can be performed safely and effectively.

Benefits

• Helps reduce muscle tension in the hands and feet

• Helps relieve muscle pain

• Helps reduce numbness in the hands and feet 

• Helps stimulate blood circulation

Precautions

• Patients with diabetes should be cautious regarding water temperature; reduced sensation may increase the risk of skin blistering.

• The water should not be too hot. The recommended temperature is 36–38°C 

Contraindications

• Open wounds on the hands or feet.

• Skin infections.

• Severe swelling, inflammation, or severe acute pain.

• Known allergies to the herbs used in the soak.

You can book a consultation to assess suitability before receiving the service at Gwellness Clinic.

Prepared by Nawarat Tanapisankirati, ATTM 

References

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