Mud therapy is one of the hallmarks of spa therapy.
Mud contains minerals and organic compounds that treat many diseases, in particular, mud is prescribed for those who have long suffered from joint pain, have weak immunity and want to get rid of chronic ailments. At the AZIMUT Health Medical Center in the Valley of Narzans, Kislovodsk, sulfide mud from Lake Tambukan is used.
The complex effects of therapeutic mud on the body include:
- Physical – The mud is heated to a specific temperature and retains heat, providing a warming and therapeutic effect.
- Mechanical – The application of a thick layer creates pressure on the skin, stimulating receptors, activating blood flow, and enhancing metabolism in the tissues.
- Chemical – The components of the mud penetrate deeply into the skin, providing targeted therapeutic effects.
Mud therapy is prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan aimed at alleviating symptoms and accelerating recovery. When combined with other types of therapy, the effectiveness of the treatment process significantly increases.

Effects of the procedures include:
- Maintenance of metabolic processes.
- Improvement of blood circulation.
- Reduction of swelling and pain.
- Cleansing and rejuvenation of the skin.
- Therapeutic effects on the joints.
- Normalization of the tone of the neuromuscular system.
The AZIMUT Health Medical Center in the Valley of Narzans, Kislovodsk, also offers wraps with other heat carriers:
- Berry.
- Chocolate.
- Seaweed.
- Paraffin.
