Spa therapy – medically: balneotherapy – exploits the healing effects of the ingredients of water. Such curative waters may contain, for example, common salt, carbonic acid, radon, iodine or sulfur. Baths, drinking cures, inhalations and mud baths are used.
An in-patient balneological cure carried out in a health resort usually lasts 3-4 weeks. It is used for rehabilitation after illness, accident or surgery. It can also be helpful in case of chronic diseases or psychological stress. In addition to inpatient cures in a clinic, many treatments are also offered on an outpatient basis.
Advantages of balneotherapy
Within the framework of a balneological cure lasting several weeks, in addition to the ingredients of the healing waters, the other naturopathic procedures applied also have a positive effect. These include exercise therapy, relaxation procedures and a change in diet.
The effects of a changed daily rhythm compared to everyday life and the new local and social environment should also not be underestimated. The altered climatic factors at a spa can also help the body stabilize at a new level of health overall.
Effect of spa therapy
The SPECIAL effect of baths is based on the fact that the body weighs only one-tenth of its actual mass due to the buoyancy of the water. Therefore, each bath relieves the muscles and joints. At the same time, it has a blood pressure lowering effect and promotes blood circulation.
Movements that cause pain under normal circumstances can be performed again without problems in the water. This promotes overall mobility and agility.
There are a number of additives for the relaxing bath at home, which can be useful for various illnesses. Competent advice on this is available at the pharmacy.
