The Oldest Spa Resort in Romania
Dating back to Roman times, when it was known as “At the Sacred Waters of Hercules” (documented as a spa resort in 153 AD), this resort is renowned for the therapeutic effects of its thermal, sulfurous waters, rich in sodium, calcium, magnesium, and oligothermal elements, and slightly radioactive. These waters are beneficial for both internal and external treatments. Given their high temperatures (38-60°C) and varying degrees of mineralization (3166-7426 mg/l), they have a complex physiological effect and unparalleled therapeutic value.
Since 1948, the resort has experienced continuous development, becoming a nationally recognized, year-round destination. Băile Herculane is recommended for the treatment of degenerative rheumatic pains (osteoarthritis, polyarthritis, spondylosis, etc.), inflammatory conditions (spondylitis), joint disorders (tendinitis, tendomyositis, scapulohumeral periarthritis), peripheral nervous system diseases (paresis, paralysis), as well as associated conditions (gynecological, respiratory, ENT, dermatological diseases, obesity, etc.).
The resort features modern spa facilities, providing hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, gymnastics rooms, saunas, and more.
Diseases Treated at Băile Herculane
I. Musculoskeletal and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
1. Chronic Degenerative Rheumatism
- Spondylosis: cervical, thoracic, lumbar
- Disc disorders:
- Cervical, dorsal, lumbar
- Low back pain
- Lumbar block
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Spinal deviations treated with physiotherapy:
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Scheuermann’s epiphysitis
- Lordosis
- Osteoarthritis:
- Coxarthrosis (stable, chronic, post-prosthesis)
- Gonarthrosis, sprains, dislocations
- Scapulohumeral periarthritis
- Peripheral neurological conditions:
- Neuralgias (Arnold, trigeminal, cervico-brachial, intercostal, lumbosciatic)
- Paresis, paralysis of peripheral nerves (radicular, plexal, truncal)
- Post-traumatic or compression syndromes (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Polyneuritis (toxic, metabolic, infectious)
- Poliomyelitis sequelae
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Post-stroke sequelae:
- Peripheral paresthesia
- Stabilized spastic or flaccid hemiplegia
2. Inflammatory Rheumatism
- Ankylosing spondylitis (stabilized)
- Acute articular rheumatism
- Rheumatoid polyarthritis
3. Post-Traumatic Sequelae
- Physiotherapeutic recovery after fractures
- Rehabilitation for athletes (myositis, tendinitis, chronic synovitis, bursitis – tennis elbow)
II. Respiratory System Disorders
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic tracheobronchitis
- Chronic bronchial asthma
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis
- Occupational diseases caused by the working environment:
- Silicosis
- Lead and mercury poisoning
- Chemical intoxications
- Toxins from the metallurgical, mining, and textile industries (negative aeroionization therapy)
III. Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
- Non-insulin-dependent diabetes
- Gouty arthritis
- Hyperlipidemia
IV. Digestive System Disorders
- Hypoacid gastritis
- Post-cholecystectomy condition
- Chronic colitis
- Abdominal bloating
- Constipation
V. Visual System Disorders
Ocular instillations (prescribed by a doctor) at the unique “Argus” spring in Europe for:
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- Eyelid pruritus
- Eyelid infections (styes)
VI. Dermatological Disorders
- Chronic psoriasis
- Allergic skin conditions (prurigo, urticaria)
- Neurodermatitis
- Occupational skin conditions
Contraindications for Treatment
- Pathological pregnancy and normal pregnancy beyond the 5th month
- Malignant tumors, regardless of type, location, or stage
- Any form of neoplasm
- Cachexia
- Epilepsy
- Major psychiatric disorders
- Cardiovascular insufficiency (Grade II and III)
- Acute, subacute, and recurrent endocarditis
- Atrioventricular block, atrial fibrillation
- Mitral stenosis
- Acute ischemic heart disease
- Angina pectoris
- Myocardial infarction sequelae (less than one year old)
- Pott’s disease
- Osteomyelitis
- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus