
Hungarian balneotherapy research suggests thermal mineral water beneficial in pain relief

March 2015
Hungarian balneotherapy research suggests thermal mineral water beneficial in pain relief
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Evidence-based hydro- and balneotherapy in Hungary--a systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Biometeorol. 2014 Apr;58(3):311-23. doi: 10.1007/s00484-013-0667-6.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
18 studies were included in a systematic review of Hungarian research examining the effect of balneotherapy (thermal mineral water) on pain relief and other clinical and functional outcomes. Nine of these studies were included in a meta-analysis that evaluated pain on loading, and pain at rest. Meta-analysis of pain at rest and on loading indicated overall improvements in favour of balneotherapy o...
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