Gentle sunlight caressing your cheeks, the fresh air of pine forests, the ear-pleasing sounds of nature, the breathtaking landscape, pure mineral water and peat mud – these are the gifts of nature to people, dating back millennia BC. It is important to realise that in nature everything is interconnected and that humans are an integral part of nature.
But a modern person have more often lost this original connection with nature, which was once commonplace: people today are more affected by stress, anxiety, chronic health problems caused by harmful habits and sedentary work, and add to that the overwhelming and exhausting flow of information. Unlike rehabilitation, medical SPA treatment is suitable for people of all ages with (not) serious health problems. In other words, it is suitable for everyone, because the aim of the Medical SPA treatment is to re-establish the connection with nature, as well as improve and maintain health.
What is a Medical SPA treatment?
It is a treatment based on natural and altered natural factors, and ancient traditions integrated into modern medicine. Medical spa treatment is based on three main approaches: a holistic approach to the person, which looks at the person as a whole – their body, mind, emotions, and behaviour – and not just the symptoms the body experiences.
It is a treatment based on natural and altered natural factors, and ancient traditions integrated into modern medicine. Medical spa treatment is based on three main approaches: a holistic approach to the person, which looks at the person as a whole – their body, mind, emotions, and behaviour – and not just the symptoms the body experiences. It also follows a cognitive approach, based on the belief that a person’s thoughts, mood, behaviour, feelings, and bodily sensations are integral parts of the body that interact with the environment, thus directly affecting the physical body and aiding the recovery process. And the third one is mindfulness – the harmony between the senses and the mind.
BALNEOTHERAPY
The use of natural mineral water springs in Druskininkai and Birštonas for treatment is called balneotherapy. It is one of the three natural therapeutic factors used in Medical SPA treatment.
The use of natural mineral water springs in Druskininkai and Birštonas for treatment is called balneotherapy. It is one of the three natural therapeutic factors used in Medical SPA treatment. Scientific research has shown that this water has a wide range of therapeutic properties and is not only drinkable but can also be used in various treatments. When drunk under certain indications, mineral water cures or helps to cure a wide range of ailments, such as digestive, kidney, and endocrine diseases. Mineral water is used when treating disorders of the cardiovascular system, central and peripheral nervous system, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory disorders, endocrine disorders, and others.
PELOIDOTHERAPY
Another natural factor is the healing peat mud (peloidotherapy). The healing mud can be used on its own (mud wraps) or mixed with therapeutic mineral water (mineral mud (peat) bath) so that the body is exposed to two natural therapeutic factors at once.
Another natural factor is the healing peat mud (peloidotherapy). The healing mud can be used on its own (mud wraps) or mixed with therapeutic mineral water (mineral mud (peat) bath) so that the body is exposed to two natural therapeutic factors at once. Mud treatments trigger complex reflex responses through the skin’s thermal, chemical and pain receptors, causing the skin to relax biologically active substances and the body’s entire system to respond. The unique composition of the mud has a wide range of therapeutic effects: it improves blood and lymphatic circulation, increases oxygen uptake, reduces inflammation and pain, has an antibacterial effect, removes toxins from the body, boosts immunity, positively affects the function of the central nervous system, and has other healing properties.
CLIMATOTHERAPY
Climatotherapy, which uses different climatic factors and terrain features for treatment, – is equally important for a Medical SPA treatment.
Climatotherapy, which uses different climatic factors and terrain features for treatment, – is equally important for a Medical SPA treatment. Medical SPA Eglės sanatorija finds itself in a place surrounded by nature: majestic trees, a meandering river, wooded paths… All this combined with pure air, true peace of mind, and the feeling of refreshment!
| Special medicinal herbs garden in Druskininkai |
| It is open-air aromatherapy, which has enchanted the inhabitants of “Eglės sanatorija”, city guests and residents of Druskininkai very soon. Walking through the paths in the herbal garden, you will breathe fresh air, enjoy the tranquillity, greenery, different herbal plantations. For example, lavender flourishing in the garden has a soothing, spasmolytic and antiseptic effect, it is used in the aromatherapy for tension relieving, migraine and sleep disorders treatment. Mint is the plant which has exceptional, excellent aroma and a soothing, breathing-improving effect. In addition, it has long been known that thyme is suitable for treating almost every disease. |
| Reflexotherapic track |
| Reflexotherapy trail in Druskininkai, which is situated near the buvette, is the trail laid with various stones, created by linking old spiritual practices and Indian medicine (Ayurveda), Chinese Dao philosophy, martial art and health art Tai chi, traditional Chinese medicine – acupressure, German monk Sebastian Kneipp’s naturopathic medicine, Aura-Soma (colors, stones, crystals), modern knowledge of physics, anatomy, physiology and adapting this all to our nature. When a person is walking barefoot on a reflexotherapy trail, stones of various colors and sizes press the biologically active points on the feet, which are associated with our internal organs. The more gentle, smoother the pressure of the stones is, the more soothing and relaxing effect on the central nervous system occurs, the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system is also restored. The stronger the pressure is, the more active the stimulation of the human body systems is. This natural foot massage removes fatigue, irritability, insomnia, improves workability, memory, and helps to concentrate attention. It also strengthens leg muscles, ligaments, improves posture, develops balance, and changes the concept of pain. It is an effective tool for organism tempering and disease prevention. |
