The observation was conducted during 21 days of medicinal stays in the health resort of Przerzeczyn Zdroj. The treatment included a comprehensive therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesitherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy.~The study group consisted of patients with joint or back pain due to osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease.participating in therapy. On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin, bilirubin, uric acid, albumin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.~The control group was selected by the spa workers. On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity: VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.
Observation conducted during the 21 days of treatment in the health resort of Przerzeczyn Zdroj. In a treatment of applied therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesitherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy. Study group with joint or back pain due to osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease. The control group was selected by the spa workers, healthy individuals, nonsmokers, who did not drink alcohol. It was recommended to retain the previous lifestyle and use of resort's facilities was prohibited. In both of these groups, appropriate pre- and post-treatment studies were performed.