With the radon therapy in the radon mine, Bad Kreuznach has a unique location-based therapeutic option in Europe. In a decommissioned mercury mine, Bad Kreuznach has created the world's first mine used for radon therapy. The air in the radon mine contains the radioactive gas radon in a low, absolutely harmless concentration. It is produced from the metal radium, which is found in the porphyry rock of the mountain massif. In 1904, the Bad Kreuznach pharmacist Dr. Karl Aschoff discovered the radioactive radiation in radon. Inhalation therapy has been used since 1912. The prescription is crucial in individual cases with a positive medical prognosis for success.
The prescription is approved for the following medical conditions:
Bechterew's disease
chronic polyarthritis with low activity
degenerative diseases of the spine (spondylosis, spondylarthrosis, osteochondrosis)
degenerative diseases of the joints (arthroses)
chronic gout
soft tissue rheumatism
The approval of the therapy says nothing about its general effectiveness.
Medical prescription is required for the therapy. The therapy plan is determined according to medical guidelines at the Crucenia Health Center - possibly with other treatments.
