Living with fibromyalgia means living with constant fatigue, discomfort that appears without warning, and that feeling of “not today either”. And the most frustrating thing is that, although it may not be noticeable on the outside, on the inside your body is asking for only one thing: to turn down the volume of the pain.
The good news is that there are ways to achieve this. For example, you may have heard about the relationship between fibromyalgia and spas. But are hot springs really effective for chronic pain? They can help you feel better and have a kinder body.
We all know that there is no miracle cure for this condition, but there are natural treatments that can greatly improve your quality of life. In this post, we’ll tell you how balneotherapy can help relieve fibromyalgia pain.
Chronic pain management: the science behind relief at the spa
Fibromyalgia is a very complex chronic condition, and it is related to an alteration in the way we process pain. Basically, the nervous system of a person with fibromyalgia becomes more sensitive, and stimuli that were previously normal become much more intense.
Therefore, the most effective solution is to try to regulate that intensity: reduce bodily tension, improve rest, facilitate movement, and alleviate painful sensations.
How can all this be achieved? In a place that is conducive to it: for example, our Balneario in Navarre. Fibromyalgia can be treated comprehensively at spas due to:
- On the one hand, the heat of the thermal waters promotes muscle relaxation and a feeling of releasing tension. The waters at Balneario de Fitero are 46°C.
- On the other hand, the buoyancy of the water reduces joint impact and allows you to move freely, without fear.
- The routine at our facilities, based on thermal treatments, regular schedules and plenty of rest, helps your body return to a more stable rhythm.
And, above all, because nobody comes here just to take a dip. At Balneario de Fitero, we combine hydrotherapy with numerous complementary techniques, offering comprehensive therapeutic programmes to help you tackle pain from different angles, always with an individual approach.
How minerals work: their muscle-relaxing and anti-inflammatory effects
Bathing in high-temperature water has enormous benefits for treating chronic pain, yes, but the composition of the medicinal waters also plays a role.
The minerals they contain, such as chlorides, sulphates, sodium and calcium, can provide an almost immediate feeling of relief, muscle relaxation and general well-being when they come into contact with our bodies.
That is why the properties of Fitero water can be an excellent natural treatment for fibromyalgia, provided that you enjoy them in the right way: in scheduled sessions, with heat applied correctly and alongside complementary techniques that help to reduce inflammation and relieve muscle tension.
A widely used example in muscle and joint pain treatments is parafangos: localised heat applications that we adapt to specific areas, such as the back, neck or knees, and which provide significant relief from fibromyalgia pain.
In addition, numerous studies have shown that for people with fibromyalgia, gentle exercise, preferably in water for about 20 minutes, is very beneficial. At Balneario de Fitero, Aquagym sessions are held every day except Sundays.
On the other hand, magnetotherapy, one of the technologies available to physiotherapists in Fitero, has scientific evidence of improving pain for patients with fibromyalgia.
How to relieve fibromyalgia pain: come to Balneario de Fitero
If you finally decide to trust in the power of thermal waters for chronic pain and decide to visit us, we have two programmes that are ideal for you:
- Pain relief. Ideal if you notice that the focus is on your back or if you feel pain in your bones and joints. It combines hydrotherapy, complementary techniques such as mud baths and massage or physiotherapy sessions to help you relax, move better and reduce muscle tension.
- Thermal cure. An ideal option for those seeking a longer stay and a comprehensive, customisable thermal programme, with medical supervision and a variety of techniques to address pain, relaxation, circulation or skin conditions.
Do you live with fibromyalgia and pain every day? Don’t wait any longer. Make your reservation at Balneario de Fitero and treat yourself to a therapeutic getaway. Your body needs it, and so do you!
