New evidences on spa therapy in fibromyalgia

Spa therapy is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological approaches for many rheumatic diseases. In Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FS) it may be useful for the chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain. Because of the unknown aetiology and the not clear understood pathogenesis, there is no standard th...

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Published inClinica terapeutica Vol. 159; no. 5; p. 377
Main Authors Giannitti, C, Bellisai, B, Iacoponi, F, Petraglia, A, Fioravanti, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 01.09.2008
Subjects
Balneology - methods
Baths - methods
Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic
Evidence-Based Medicine
Fibromyalgia - physiopathology
Fibromyalgia - rehabilitation
Hot Temperature
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Mud Therapy
Pain - physiopathology
Pain Management
Patient Care Team
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Spa therapy is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological approaches for many rheumatic diseases. In Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FS) it may be useful for the chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain. Because of the unknown aetiology and the not clear understood pathogenesis, there is no standard therapy regimen for FS. Also the mechanisms of action of spa therapy are not completely known, but most probably the benefits could be derived from mechanical, physical and chemical factors. Muscle tone and pain intensity can be positively influenced by mud packs and thermal baths. The review of international data from 2000 to 2007 confirms that spa therapy should be a valid tool in the multidisciplinary approach of the Primary FS.
ISSN:1972-6007