Studies on the effectiveness of healing therapies
Healing therapy studies
Effectively relieve pain & promote health: Get a science-based insight into the positive effects you can achieve with healing therapies.
A scientific view of healing therapies: An overview of the study situation
Healing therapies have a long tradition of combining traditional knowledge and natural healing methods. They mainly take place at locations with naturally occurring remedies. These include, for example, mud baths, brine baths, springs or seawater, which can have a positive influence on health. Scientific studies have proven their versatile effects both as a means of prevention and treatment of conditions.
In this collection of studies, we would like to give you a clear overview of the most important studies on the subject of healing therapies. One study shows that spa treatments for fibromyalgia can significantly reduce pain, fatigue and the severity of symptoms even six months after treatment.
Older patients with osteoarthritis also benefit from healing therapies. A study shows that spa treatments not only relieve pain, but also promote physical mobility and functionality in the long term.
These results illustrate how effective healing therapies can be as a natural form of therapy to alleviate discomfort and support long-term health.
Caroline Maindet et al.
August 2022
The study shows that a spa treatment significantly improves pain, fatigue and severity of symptoms after 6 months.
Healing & thermal therapy
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Mine Karagülle et al.
January 2016
The study shows that spa treatments significantly improve pain and physical function in older patients with osteoarthritis.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
Ravi Reddy et al.
August 2018
The study shows that resistance training significantly improves glycemic control in type 1 diabetes.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
Rodrigo Sudatti Delevatti et al.
August 2022
The study shows: Aquatic aerobic & combination training improved blood glucose control and renin concentration in type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Antonella Fioravanti et al.
November 2014
The study shows: Spa therapy in combination with diet improves weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation markers in obesity.
Healing & thermal therapy
Women's health / Menopause
Ángel Rodríguez-Ruiz et al.
October 2024
The study shows that a 4-week HAMMAM therapy improves pain & sleep quality in women with endometriosis.
Back treatment
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
Jolanta Zwolińska, Monika Gąsior
August 2022
The study shows that spa therapy relieves pain in the long term, improves function and increases life satisfaction in arthritis patients.
Healing & thermal therapy
Spine / Discs
L. A. Romanova, T. V. Kulishova
December 2015
The study shows: Combined spa and therapeutic retreats improve cognitive & motor function in cervical spine injuries.
Cancer rehabilitation
Healing & thermal therapy
Gabriel Lopez et al.
November 2022
The study shows that intensive massage (3 times a week for 4 weeks) reduces the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy.
Healing & thermal therapy
Psoriasis / Eczema
Skin / Allergies
A. I. Miliavskiĭ et al.
January 1989
The study shows that spa therapy for psoriasis leads to a significant improvement and normalization of immunological parameters.
Healing & thermal therapy
Women's health / Menopause
K. V. Gordon, S. M. Avtomeenko
October 2013
The study shows that physical therapies increase pregnancy rates and reduce obstetric risks in high-risk patients.
Cancer rehabilitation
Healing & thermal therapy
Charline Mourgues et al.
May 2014
The study shows: spa treatments promote return to work & improve functional abilities in breast cancer remission.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
Heart / Circulatory system
Yongbin Qiu et al.
May 2014
The study shows that spa therapy relieves pain, numbness and cold sensations in mild arterial occlusive disease.
Cancer rehabilitation
Healing & thermal therapy
Stephen Rajan Samuel et al.
March 2019
The study shows that 11 weeks of training improves performance, quality of life and reduces fatigue in head and neck cancer patients.
Healing & thermal therapy
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Henri Gin et al.
July 2013
The study shows that lifestyle adjustments and balneotherapy led to an improvement in metabolic syndrome in 76.2% of patients.
Healing & thermal therapy
Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis
L. P. Mel'nichuk, L. S. Khodasevich
December 2015
The study shows that fluoride-containing mineral water baths significantly improve clinical and biochemical parameters in osteoarthritis.
Cancer rehabilitation
Healing & thermal therapy
Kuo-Yang Tsai et al.
October 2022
The study shows: Early lymphatic drainage with rehab exercises improves neck mobility and lymphedema control after oral cavity cancer.
Healing & thermal therapy
Heart / Circulatory system
C. Gutenbrunner et al.
May 2002
The study shows that inpatient treatment improves the cardiovascular risk profile, although follow-up care is recommended.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Zhengqin Qi et al.
May 2018
The study shows that acupuncture & hydrotherapy improve blood flow, mobility & quality of life in type 2 diabetes & mild PAD.
Healing & thermal therapy
Heart / Circulatory system
Joanna Kapusta et al.
May 2019
The study shows: Massages & controlled training led to a significant increase in temperature of the lower extremities in PAD.
Diabetes
Healing & thermal therapy
Pouria Shourabi et al.
March 2020
The study shows: Hydrotherapy & massage improve NGF levels, balance & blood glucose in patients with diabetic neuropathy.
Back treatment
Healing & thermal therapy
M Hernandez-Reif et al.
January 2001
The study shows: Massage therapy reduces pain and stress hormones in chronic back pain and improves mobility.
Healing & thermal therapy
Frédéric Dutheil et al.
September 2019
The study shows that a combined spa and physiotherapy program relieves pain and improves hemodynamic responses.
Back pain
Back treatment
Healing & thermal therapy
M. M. Angioni et al.
October 2019
The study shows that spa therapy relieves chronic back pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
Healing & thermal therapy
Metabolism / Stomach / Intestines
Hiroaki Takeuchi et al.
August 2020
The study shows that drinking deep sea water relieves constipation and promotes intestinal health.