In this controlled, follow-up study the effects of immersion in 42℃ radon, natrium, calcium, bicarbonate content thermal-mineral water on clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with chronic low-back pain is evaluated. The participants in the intervention group are treated with balneotherapy plus usual care, while in the control group only with usual care. The balneotherapy takes place in Rudas Spa in Budapest, 15 times in 3 weeks. The intensity of pain in rest and during activity evaluated on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index and the Euroqol-5D is taken at week 0., at week 3. and at week 12. The planned participants number is 120. Follow up period is 3 months.
In this controlled, follow-up study the effects of immersion in 42℃ radon, natrium, calcium, bicarbonate content thermal-mineral water on clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with chronic low-back pain is evaluated. The participants in the intervention group are treated with balneotherapy plus usual care, while in the control group only with usual care. The planned participants number is 120. Follow up period is 3 months.