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Mud pack therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.

S Sukenik1, D Buskila, L Neumann

  • 1Rheumatology Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Clinical Rheumatology
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
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Dead Sea mud packs significantly improved rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in a two-week trial. Patients experienced lasting relief in morning stiffness and joint activity for up to three months.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation and pain.
  • Current treatments aim to manage symptoms and slow disease progression, but novel therapeutic approaches are continually sought.
  • Dead Sea mud is known for its mineral content and potential therapeutic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of Dead Sea mud packs in treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • To compare the effects of genuine Dead Sea mud versus a less concentrated preparation.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, randomized study involving 28 patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Patients received daily 20-minute mud pack applications over extremities, neck, and back for two weeks.
  • Clinical assessments included morning stiffness, grip strength, daily living activities, disease activity, joint counts, and Ritchie index.

Main Results:

  • Patients treated with genuine Dead Sea mud (Group 1) showed statistically significant improvements in most evaluated clinical indices.
  • Improvements in Group 1 were observed in morning stiffness, hand-grip strength, and overall disease activity.
  • These benefits were sustained for 1 to 3 months post-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Genuine Dead Sea mud packs offer a significant therapeutic benefit for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  • The treatment demonstrated a positive and lasting impact on key indicators of disease activity and patient-reported outcomes.
  • Dead Sea mud therapy presents a promising complementary treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis management.

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