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Balneotherapy Confirmed Effective for Fibromyalgia in Multi-Centre European Trial

A landmark randomised controlled trial involving 480 patients across eight European thermal spa centres has confirmed that structured balneotherapy programmes of 21 days significantly reduce pain scores, improve sleep quality, and reduce fatigue in fibromyalgia patients — with effects lasting up to six months post-treatment.

May 2026 · Journal of Rheumatology · 12 min read

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