Balneoterapia
Balneotherapy, also known as spa therapy, is the therapeutic use of natural or artificial baths, particularly mineral waters, along with related treatments such as peloid therapy and mud baths. Treatments may involve full-body immersion, partial immersion, or surface applications and are usually carried out in dedicated spa or medical facilities under professional supervision. Balneotherapy is used to relieve pain, improve function, and promote relaxation as part of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Historically, balneotherapy dates to ancient civilizations and rose in 19th-century Europe in spa towns with mineral
Mechanisms of balneotherapy are thought to arise from thermal effects, buoyancy, mechanical massage from water movement,
Safety and contraindications include fever or infectious disease, acute illness, skin infections, and certain cardiovascular or