The spinal bath is anr important form of hydrotherapic treatment. This bath provides a soothing effect to the spinal column and thereby influences the central nervous system. It is given in a specially designed tub with its back raised so as to provide proper support to the head. The bath can be administered at cold, neutral and hot temperatures which have desired effects on the body.

Useful in – nervous disorders such as hysteria, fits, mental disorders, loss of memory and tension, insomnia and also relieves tension of the vertebral column, vertebral pain in spondylitis and muscular backache. It relieves sciatic pain and gastrointestinal disturbances of gastric origin.

Duration- 10-15 min