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The Charcot shower
Marianna Selikhova1,2, Marcelo Miranda3, Andrew Lees2
1Southmead Hospital, Bristol Brain Centre, Neurology Department, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|May 5, 2026
Summary
Jean Martin Charcot championed hydrotherapy for neurological conditions. His high-pressure cold water shower, now known as the Charcot treatment, remains popular, especially in Russia.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Therapeutic Modalities
Background:
- Jean Martin Charcot (1825-1893) advocated for hydrotherapy to manage neurological symptoms.
- Hydrotherapy, particularly using water's physical properties, has a historical basis in medical treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight Jean Martin Charcot's contribution to hydrotherapy.
- To describe the specific hydrotherapy technique developed by Charcot.
Main Methods:
- Charcot utilized a high-pressure shower delivering strong, cold water jets at the Salpêtrière hospital.
- The therapy involved the application of pulsed cold water for therapeutic effect.
Main Results:
- The high-pressure shower therapy proved effective for neurological symptom alleviation.
- This hydrotherapy method gained significant traction and adoption.
Conclusions:
- Charcot's hydrotherapy technique, the Charcot shower, was a notable intervention for neurological conditions.
- The treatment's enduring legacy is evident in its continued widespread use, particularly in Russia.
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