Evaluation of spa bathing for chronic pain.
- VernacularTitle:慢性とう痛に対する温泉効能の評価
- Author:
Masao KATO
;
Takehiko MIYASHITA
;
Katsuhiko ARIMOTO
;
Hitoshi FUJIOKA
;
Toshiaki SAITO
;
Tatsuyuki IMAI
;
Ryoju KAWAMURA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:The Journal of The Japanese Society of Balneology, Climatology and Physical Medicine
1990;53(2):87-94
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
To re-examine the effectiveness of spa bathing for chronic pain. The comparison study was between spa bathing and usual hot baths, with 41 patients, 7 with rheumatoid arthritis, 11 with cerebrovascular hemiplegia, and 23 with vibration syndrome.
The patients bathed once a day for 10min, at 40°C and then once a day for six consecutive days for 10min. at 40°C
There was not much correlation between blood circulation and chronic pain: but spa bathing showed a significant longterm improvement in lessening pain than did hot bathing. The spa bathing in lessening was most efficacious 120min. and 180min. after bathing.
