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Hydrotherapy is a general term for a group of alternative treatments that use water for the relief of various diseases or injuries, or for cleansing the digestive tract. The use of hydrotherapy has a long history as a form of medical treatment. For example, in classical times the Romans and Greeks found sources of water that were considered to have healing properties.

Hydrotherapy is used to treat a wide range of conditions, often in conjunction with conventional medical treatment.

Some forms of hydrotherapy are not suitable for certain patients. Cold baths should not be given to young children or the elderly. Sauna baths should be avoided by people with heart conditions.

External hydrotherapy involves the immersion of the body in water or the application of water or ice to the body.

Motion-based hydrotherapy uses water under pressure in the form of jets, whirlpools, or aerated bubbles to massage the body. It is used to treat joint and muscle injuries as well as stress and anxiety disorders.

Some alternative practitioners recommend bathing in solutions of chlorine bleach, sea salt, lemon juice, turmeric, epsom salts, baking soda, or other substances in order to purify the body of toxins, heavy metal deposits, and radiation.

Internal hydrotherapy includes colonic irrigations and enemas. Steam baths or inhalation of steam to relieve respiratory congestion are also forms of internal hydrotherapy, as is drinking mineral water to restore the body's electrolyte balance or cleanse the system.

Normal results for hydrotherapy are symptomatic relief of the condition for which it was recommended. Additionally, hydrotherapy can strengthen both the individually focused area and the entire body.