# Mud-bath therapy

Mud-bath therapy combines the application of hot thermal mud (40-42°C) with a subsequent bath in sulphurous water: it is the reference thermal treatment for osteoarthritis, extra-articular rheumatism and chronic musculotendinous pain. The mud matures in the sulphurous water of the Acque Albule and the heat aids the penetration of the minerals dissolved in it. NHS-accredited with a GP referral.

**Treatment accredited with the Italian National Health Service** — Thermal mud with therapeutic bath under the National Health Service; one cycle per year is covered.

## Therapeutic indications

- Osteoarthritis and degenerative conditions
- Extra-articular rheumatism
- Private treatment: post-traumatic joint conditions and musculotendinous pain

## Frequently asked questions

**How does mud-bath therapy work?**

Hot thermal mud (40-42°C), matured in sulphurous water, is applied to the affected areas; a thermal bath or hydromassage follows, completing the anti-inflammatory action and promoting muscle relaxation.

**Is thermal mud helpful for osteoarthritis?**

Yes: mud-bath therapy is among the most established thermal treatments for osteoarthritis and chronic joint conditions, as a support to treatments for pain and joint mobility, on medical advice.

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Source: [Acque Albule — Le Terme di Roma](https://www.termediroma.org/en/thermal-cures/mud-bath-therapy/)