Relaxation and healing of joints: sanatoriums in Belarus are waiting for you

Relaxation and healing of joints: sanatoriums in Belarus are waiting for you

Clean air, magnificent landscapes, abundant forests, and lakes make Belarus an ideal place health, wellness and rehabilitation destination for visitors of all age groups. Belarusian sanatoriums are equipped with specialized facilities that aid in the treatment of various diseases, including those related to the musculoskeletal system. In this article, we will introduce you to popular health resorts in the country that have won the love of visitors due to their quality service and professional medical staff.

The Porechye Sanatorium – The Green Oasis of Grodno Region 

The health resort is located 30 km from Grodno. It boasts a source of mineral waters, providing a strong therapeutic base for the complex. Specialists offer treatment with sapropel mud, balneotherapy, and hydrotherapy. 

One of the main focuses of the health resort is diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Those who have osteochondrosis, arteritis, or polyarthrosis come here either independently or as per a doctor's recommendation. It's also an excellent place for rehabilitation after neck, torso, or lower limb injuries.

After an examination by a therapist and based on an extract from the outpatient card, the necessary set of procedures is prescribed, including:

  • Hydrotherapy: whirlpool, medicinal, mineral baths;
  • Mud therapy: full-body wraps, paraffin or mud applications;
  • Physical therapy exercises: pool, exercise equipment;
  • Massage: therapeutic, manual, or vibro;
  • Physiotherapy: ultrasound therapy, magnetotherapy, electrophoresis, darsonvalization.

Aerion Therapy in a unique amber room is quite popular. Mineral vapors have a positive effect on the nervous system, upper respiratory tract, stimulate metabolism, and aid recovery after severe illnesses. 

Visitors can also explore the SPA complex, swimming pool, tennis court, rent sports equipment, visit the library, or play billiards after the treatments. There is a children's room for young guests.
The Porechye Sanatorium – The Green Oasis of Grodno Region

The Radon Sanatorium and Its Unique Waters 

Another Belarusian health resort that can boast a strong foundation in treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue. Radon is situated in the Grodno region on the banks of the Paniqva River. At the time of writing this article, it is the largest among other medical and leisure destinations in the country, capable of accommodating up to 420 adults and 206 children at the same time.

The main feature of the sanatorium is its mineral springs. It is these springs that allow for successful balneological procedures and mud therapy. Furthermore, Radon is the only place offering treatment with unique radon waters. They have a beneficial effect on the body for arthrosis, arthritis, spinal issues, and reducing inflammation in the vertebrae. They are also used for neuralgia and a number of gynecological diseases.

The list of procedures for the treatment of the musculoskeletal system includes:

  • Physical therapy exercises, mineral water treatment.
  • Swimming pool.
  • Therapeutic massage.
  • Physiotherapy.
  • Underwater traction.
  • Heliotherapy.
  • Terrainkur.

Guests can consult with a specialist and undergo additional procedures. The sanatorium offers a SPA complex, massage, saunas, cosmetologist services, and this is not all that you can do at the resort after your treatments. Holiday makers can enjoy a billiards room, library, tennis court, volleyball court, and a gym.
The Radon Sanatorium and Its Unique Waters 

The Children's sanatorium Sluch 

Not far from Sluck, amid a birch grove, there is a sanatorium for children. This health resort focuses on the use of natural sources, such as mineral waters and therapeutic mud. One of the main features of the sanatorium is its speleotherapy room, created thanks to the salt mines of Soligorsk.

The main focus of the sanatorium is the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. It also welcomes young visitors with respiratory and circulatory disorders. Among the procedures available to visitors are:

  • Phototherapy.
  • Laser therapy.
  • Heat treatment.
  • Inhalation.
  • Manual or vibromassage.
  • Physical therapy exercises.
  • Healing showers.
  • Hydrotherapy.

Guests are received by pediatricians, as well as doctors of narrow specialization. 

The sanatorium is designed to accommodate 350 children. It regularly organizes entertaining and educational programs. There are playrooms for children for drawing and creative activities. A stadium, volleyball, basketball, and football courts prevent guests from getting bored. For active recreation, the sanatorium offers bicycles, roller skates, scooters, sleds, and ice skates.

Relaxation and healing of joints: sanatoriums in Belarus are waiting for you