Weight bath

The methodology of the weight bath was developed in Hévíz in the 1950s. Dr. Károly Moll and Dr. Ilona Hoffmann were the founders of this type of (spa) treatment.

How does the weight bath work?

A medical examination is required for weight bath treatment. During the treatments (20 minutes), patients are suspended with their neck and/or armpits supported in a pool of water at 34-36°C. Weights may be placed on their limbs or waist as instructed by the doctor.

During the treatment, the vertebrae of the spine are moved apart, therefore stretching the spine. The muscles relax and the discs return to a healthy state. Thanks to the buoyancy of the water, the body is relaxed and the spine is stretched very gently.

Weight-bathing relieves pressure on the nerves and muscles adjacent to the spine, and is therefore recommended for disc disorders, scoliosis and joint stiffness.