{"id":11484,"date":"2026-03-12T12:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/termechianciano.it\/?post_type=cure&#038;p=11484"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:16:20","slug":"sludge","status":"publish","type":"cure","link":"https:\/\/termechianciano.it\/en\/care\/sludge\/","title":{"rendered":"Mud and Thermal Baths"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mud and Thermal Baths<\/h2>\n<p>Mud-based thermal cures represent one of the most effective and comprehensive treatments in the thermal tradition of the Chianciano Spa<br \/>\nThrough the combined action of heat, thermal water and natural substances, they act in depth on the organism, with benefits at both digestive and muscle-articular levels.<br \/>\nAt Terme di Chianciano, there are two main types: hepatic and arthro-rheumatic, each with specific therapeutic indications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Fango Liver Hydrotherapy<\/h2>\n<p>This term refers to the combined treatment of hepatic mud bath, thermal bath and hydropinic treatment.<br \/>\nIt is a complete course aimed at improving gastro-intestinal function and promoting a purifying action in the body.<br \/>\nLiver mud involves the application of a specific mud on the liver region (right abdominal area, anterior and posterior), wrapped in natural cloths that allow a gradual release of heat.<br \/>\nThe therapeutic action is based on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vasodilation and increased hepatic circulation<\/li>\n<li>stimulation of liver cleansing functions<\/li>\n<li>production and fluidification of bile (choleretic and cholagogue action)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The treatment is indicated in cases of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>dyspepsia (slow or difficult digestion)<\/li>\n<li>biliary disorders and biliary tract dyskinesias<\/li>\n<li>chronic gastroduodenitis<\/li>\n<li>chronic cholecystitis alithiasis<\/li>\n<li>irritable bowel syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mud bathing is combined with hydropinic treatment, based on the intake of thermal water with action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>soothing on the digestive mucosa<\/li>\n<li>prokinetics on gastric and intestinal motility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cycle under SSN agreement:<\/strong><br \/>\n12-day hydropinic cure + 6 hepatic mud baths + 6 thermal baths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Balneo Mud - arthro-rheumatic therapy<\/h2>\n<p>Arthro-rheumatic mud therapy consists of applying thermal mud directly to the joints.<\/p>\n<p>It is indicated for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rheumatoarthropathies<\/li>\n<li>trauma outcomes<\/li>\n<li>osteoporosis<\/li>\n<li>fibromyalgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Therapy objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduction of pain<\/li>\n<li>improved joint function<\/li>\n<li>slowing of damage progression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The mud, applied at about 45\u00b0C, acts through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>thermal effect (myorelaxation)<\/li>\n<li>increased blood circulation<\/li>\n<li>elimination of pro-inflammatory metabolites<\/li>\n<li>stimulation of endorphin production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Scientific studies also point to a serotonergic action, with not only local but also general benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduced sensitivity to pain<\/li>\n<li>relaxing effect on the neurovegetative system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The treatment includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>application of mud (approx. 5 cm thick) for 15-20 minutes<\/li>\n<li>cleansing shower<\/li>\n<li>final thermal bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sludge can be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>total<\/li>\n<li>localised, on indication of the spa doctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommended cycle<\/strong>: 12 consecutive sessions, repeatable every 4-6 months<br \/>\n<strong>Available under SSN agreement<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":11877,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Fanghi e Bagni Termali alle Terme di 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