Spa treatment for
arthritis & joint disease

Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The most common form, osteoarthritis, develops when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones gradually wears down, so the joints move less smoothly and become painful. It most often affects the knees, hips and hands and tends to progress slowly over many years.

Typical symptoms include joint pain that worsens with activity, morning stiffness, a reduced range of movement and occasional swelling. Although the underlying wear cannot usually be reversed, the symptoms can be managed effectively so that mobility and quality of life are preserved.

At an Ensana medical spa, arthritis is treated within a structured balneological programme supervised by a resident physician. Warm thermal-mineral baths, mud and peat wraps and targeted physiotherapy work together to ease pain, reduce stiffness and restore movement in the affected joints.

Heat and buoyancy relax the muscles around the joint and improve local circulation, while individually prescribed exercise rebuilds strength and stability. A typical course combines several complementary procedures over a two- to three-week stay, with practical advice on maintaining the benefits at home.