As we know, spa treatment is recognized by the medical community and is part of a therapeutic approach covered by social security. It is prescribed by a doctor and follows a program adapted to the condition being treated.
Several studies have proven the effectiveness of treatments based on thermal water and their benefits on chronic illnesses. It provides comprehensive patient care. Beyond the studies, the testimonies of spa guests are unequivocal on the effect of the treatments for their physical and moral well-being.
Today, more than ever, spa treatment is a real bubble of oxygen, the alternative of natural medicine, a gentle therapy recommended to counter age-related ailments, such as chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, or even certain respiratory conditions.
The treatment in rheumatology
Used as part of balneotherapy treatments, the thermal water of Digne-les-Bains is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, healing and chondro-stimulating (stimulating the reconstruction of bone cartilage).
The very high mineralization of the water (concentration greater than 10g/L) also offers great lift, which facilitates movement.
The cures offered in Digne-les-Bains are recognized for their effectiveness in the treatment of a wide range of pathologies.
Among the most commonly treated, we find osteoarthritis in all its painful and disabling forms and in all its locations, neuralgia and radiculalgia of the limbs, often sources of acute pain, inflammatory rheumatism outside periods of crisis, as well as rheumatism. abarticular.
In addition to the rheumatology treatment, specific sessions are organized for people with fibromyalgia (excluding treatment).
Additional workshops are then offered with the objectives of analyzing, understanding and relieving pain and improving peripheral symptoms (sleep, stress, anxiety, etc.).
We find in particular sophrology/relaxation sessions, ‘Stress management tools’ workshops and even postural gym sessions. Next session from September 9 to 28, 2024
A rheumatology spa treatment takes place over 18 days. Every day, spa guests benefit from four treatments prescribed in advance by the spa doctor, allowing a personalized and effective approach.
Treatment options include the application of mud, either local or general, carried out in an individual cabin for optimal comfort.
The baths are varied: in a bathtub equipped with aerobics or by immersion shower, as well as swimming pool baths for gentle muscle relaxation. Showers also play a crucial role with the general jet shower, the high pressure immersion shower in swimming pools, the penetrating shower, and the underwater massage.
The benefits of this care are multiple and significant. They allow in particular the sedation of pain and joint inflammation, the reduction of swelling, as well as a notable reduction in the consumption of medications and anti-inflammatories.
ENT/respiratory tract treatment
These thermal baths also offer ENT and respiratory tract treatments. Used as part of aerosol therapy, cleansing or balneotherapy treatments, the thermal water of Digne-les-Bains has an anti-infectious, decongestant, mucus-regulating and immune-stimulating action.
ENT and respiratory tract treatments are particularly recommended for people suffering from rhinitis, chronic or recurrent nasopharyngitis, chronic or recurrent sinusitis, chronic pharyngitis, chronic laryngitis, or even recurrent or chronic otitis. The ENT and respiratory spa treatment also lasts 18 days.
Every day, spa guests benefit from six individual or group treatments prescribed by the spa doctor, guaranteeing treatment adapted to their needs. Among the treatments offered, we find: simple or sonic aerosol, nasal bath, aerobic bath, penetrating shower, local jet shower, gargling, sniffing and spraying, collective inhalation and finally respiratory rehabilitation.
It is possible to be prescribed a course to treat rheumatology and the respiratory tract/ENT. This is a treatment with two therapeutic orientations.
Mini-cures and discovery packages
For all those wishing to discover the anti-inflammatory virtues of the thermal water of Digne-les-Bains, rich in Sulfur, as well as the resort’s know-how in pain relief, these thermal baths offer a unique formula : the Discovery package.
The formula includes 4 Rheumatology thermal treatment treatments: aerobatics, application of thermal mud, penetrating shower, high pressure shower under immersion in the swimming pool.
It is also possible to carry out “mini-cures” in Rheumatology or ENT – Respiratory Tracts. Lasting 3 or 6 days, these “mini-cures” are ideal for people wishing to discover thermal treatments and their benefits before embarking on an 18-day approved cure.
To complete your treatment
New for 2024: options to complete your spa treatment
During an 18-day spa treatment, it is now possible to add additional options to the spa treatments, according to the needs and desires of spa guests.
Well-being option
With the well-being option, the spa guest will have access, for €45, to an aquarelax session, a half-day at the aqualudic area of the Thermal Spa, a sophrology workshop and a workshop on health management tools. stress.
Well-being plus option
The wellness plus option, at €80, includes all the benefits of the wellness option, plus a 20-minute massage or a 30-minute facial treatment.
Vitality option
The vitality option, at €30, includes a dynamic aquagym session, free access to the gym, a Nordic walking workshop and a workshop on stress management tools.
Vitality plus option
The vitality plus option, at €65, includes all the advantages of the vitality option, plus a 20-minute invigorating massage.
Health Workshops
This center also offers health workshops to complete your treatment: back workshop (theoretical and practical), Nordic walking, sophrology, stress management, and a workshop on balance and fall prevention.
Personalized medical monitoring
Each patient benefits from personalized medical monitoring throughout their treatment. GPs and specialists regularly assess progress, adjusting treatments where necessary to ensure continued improvement.
This complete medical monitoring guarantees each patient care adapted to their needs, thus maximizing the benefits of the treatment.
These thermal baths offer a complete range of treatments and activities for seniors, combining the natural benefits of thermal waters with targeted treatments and well-being activities.
