The world's first radon spa Jáchymov is located 130 km from the Czech capital and only 17 km from Karlovy Vary, at an altitude of 650 m above sea level. This small town, founded in 1516 by Count Schlick, has long been famous for its wealth of minerals. The prerequisite for the creation of the world's first radon spa in the early 20th century was the scientific discovery of Pierre and Marie Curie, who isolated the first radioactive elements from the Jáchymov ore: radium and polonium.
The main healing wealth of the resort is bicarbonate-sodium-thermal mineral waters with natural radioactivity. In addition to the high content of radon, local mineral water also boasts the presence of rare elements - molybdenum, titanium and beryllium. Due to these circumstances the resort is recommended as an exceptionally effective place for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system of various etiology and complexity level
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How to get here
Flight to Karlovy Vary, then 30-40 minutes by taxi (about 40 EUR). To Prague, from here, 150 km.
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Indications for sanatorium treatment
Contrary to popular views about radiation, radon treatment is very careful: it does not exposes the body to high temperature stresses, does not disturb the equilibrium of its systems. Therefore, it is very well tolerated, including by elderly people.
Yakhimov's main specialization is chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
- inflammation: all rheumatic inflammation of the joints, soft tissues and spine (rheumatic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic psoriasis, fibromyalgia, Bekhterev's disease)
- pain and rigor caused by wear and tear (arthrosis of joints and spine, prolapsed discs, damage to tendons, ligaments and meniscuses)
- metabolic disorders (osteoporosis, gout, porphyria )
- damage to the peripheral nerve or root of the spinal cord (neuritis, neuralgia, peripheral paralysis, spinal cord syndrome, polyneuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome).
In addition, "Jachymov" treatment is effective for postoperative and post-traumatic conditions that require intensive treatment and regeneration of damaged tissues (general joint replacement, spinal operation or large scars after burns).
Radon treatment also has a pronounced restorative effect at states of general energy di harmony:
- vegetative lability, neurocirculation weakness (cold extremities, slight collapse, chilliness, functional organ dysfunction, climacteric syndrome)
- exhaustion at high labor stress
- general weakness in old age
- maintaining functional reserves of the body for early stage of multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
- recovery from professional athletes
Treatment also gives excellent results in peripheral vascular diseases: anemia, atherosclerosis of vessels post-venous inflammatory conditions, rheumatic vasculitis.
Climate Yakhimova
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| In the afternoon | + 0 | + 2 | + 7 | + 12 | + 18 | + 21 | + 23 | + 22 | + 19 | + 12 | + 5 | + 1 |
| at night | - 5 | - 4 | - 1 | + 2 | + 6 | + 9 | + 11 | + 11 | + 8 | + 3 | + 0 | - 3 |
Contra-evidence
Radon treatment is not recommended:
- patients with exacerbations of any diseases
- pregnant women
- children and adolescents under 18
- patients with oncological diseases one to two years after surgery or other therapy if the oncologist does not consent to radon treatment. @ Medicinal springs Yakhimova
One of the most important parts of the resort is the Svornost mine, in which medical radon water is trapped. It is from here that it is delivered to the balneological departments of the sanatoriums of Yakhimov. Now for the needs of the resort there are 4 sources: Curie spring - water temperature 29 ° C, C1 (C1 spring) - temperature 29 ° C, Běhounek spring - water temperature 36 ° C and Agricola spring - temperature 29 ° C
Yakhimov's map
Radon (more precisely, radon isotope 222) is a chemically inert gas released in the Krušné horizon and dissolving in underground waters
It is the source soft ionizing alpha radiation . When radon baths the body surface is exposed, the so-called energy The radon alpha, which causes the chain of physiological reactions . Penetration of radon into the bloodstream is negligible, and the "biological half hour" (the period of radon excretion from the body) is 20 minutes, that is, in fact, the duration of the radon bath . @.
When treating radon water are two main curative factor: effects balneotherapy most mineral water and radon action of ionizing radiation produced by radioactive decay of gas
basic procedures:.
- Cures: radon baths, radon galvanic baths, bath chamber
- rehabilitation for: collective physiotherapy, individual physiotherapy in the pool with warm water, exercise on machines, occupational therapy
- physiotherapy: electrotherapy, magnetic impu snoe field, laser therapy, ultrasound, diathermy, cryotherapy, inhalation
- massages: classical, reflex, partial
- hydrotherapy: underwater massages, whirlpool massages, power shower, pearl massage
- special therapy: brahiradiyterapiya, radiotherapy
- other procedures:. Oxygen therapy, acupuncture, dry carbon dioxide baths, mobilization and manipulation techniques
Traditional Jáchymov Jáchymov treatment
After the initial examination for admission and evaluation of patient health spa doctor is an individual l curriculum. Therapeutic procedures are based on traditional balneological methods, which include physiotherapy, special rehabilitation and radon baths, the therapeutic effect of which helps the patient to get rid of the pain and improves the general condition. In addition, the complex spa treatment includes therapeutic nutrition: all types of basic diets. The optimal therapeutic effect comes after a three-week spa treatment. The minimum length of stay is 12 days
The standard program usually includes:
- accommodation with full board, in accordance with the prescription of the doctor, a dietary meal
- medical examination upon admission and basic laboratory studies
- control medical examination once a week
- 23 treatment procedures per week in accordance with the prescriber's appointments
- medical examination at discharge and medical report.
Book popular Jachymov hotels at the best prices
| Radium Palace from 2 895 rubles Jáchymov T.G.Masaryka 413 | ||
| Curie Spa Hotel from 5 238 rubles Jáchymov Agricolovo nám. 1036 | Hotel Panorama from 1 999 rubles Jáchymov Dvorakova 931 | Hotel Blanik from 1 310 rubles Jáchymov Dukelskych hrdinu 859 |
| Hotel M & M from 1 930 rubles Jáchymov Nové Město u Jáchymova |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Yakhimova
Pernik is a center of rest and skiing, glacial caves called Vlci Yamy, the island over Ohře, a 16th-century palace park. Summer Palace with a permanent picture gallery, Klášterec nad Ohře - a "pseudo-gothic" castle, valuable collections of Czech porcelain. Catholic church of St. Jahim, the Late Gothic Town Hall, the Baroque Jan chapel and the Royal Mint. And also a cable car to the highest point of the Ore Mountains - Klinovets (1244 meters above sea level).
The resort has excellent conditions not only for effective treatment, but also for outdoor activities: there are tennis courts, mini-golf, fitness centers. Here you can rent a bicycle, and along the Krušné Mountains there are numerous hiking and cycling routes. Fans of a more relaxing holiday will not be bored either: various concerts are regularly organized in Jachymov, which take place in the Church of All Saints or holiday homes.
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