Naftalan oil surfaces in commercial quantity in only one place on earth — around the town of Naftalan in Azerbaijan — and Sun City Hotel & Spa is built directly over that deposit. The naphthenic hydrocarbons it carries act to reduce inflammation, dull pain and speed the repair of tissue, which is why it has been used for more than a century where movement is restricted and muscles have weakened.
Baths are given on a physician's prescription in three forms: a full-body bath, a sitz bath to the waist, and a local bath for the lower limbs. Temperature, duration and the number of sessions in a course are set from your own results, after the examination and laboratory work carried out on arrival.
Naftalan baths are most often prescribed for:
- Joint and spinal conditions: arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis
- Nerve-related pain: neuralgia, neuritis, radiculitis
- Skin conditions: psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis
- Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
Naftalan also forms part of gynaecological and urological programmes. Across a course the baths are never planned alone: they sit alongside physiotherapy, mud and paraffin applications and the dietary kitchen — all of it inside the hotel's own treatment wing, under one roof.
A rest room, showers and a warm-drinks area adjoin the bath hall for before and after each session. Every procedure is carried out under the supervision of our medical staff, and if anything feels wrong the course is reviewed with your physician straight away.
Procedures in this service
The most widely used form of naftalan treatment. The body is immersed fully in naftalan oil; temperature, session length and the number of sessions in a course are set from the examination and blood work done on arrival.
Afterwards the oil is removed in a dedicated shower and twenty to thirty minutes of rest follow. The procedure is carried out under the supervision of medical staff.
Indications
- Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism
- Osteochondrosis and spinal conditions
- Psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis
- Neuralgia, neuritis, radiculitis
The body is immersed in naftalan oil only to the waist. This form is gentler and puts less load on the cardiovascular system, so it can be prescribed where a full-body bath is restricted.
It is often used as part of gynaecological and urological programmes directed at the pelvic area.
Indications
- Inflammatory conditions of the pelvic organs
- Chronic prostatitis
- Gynaecological complaints
- Pain in the lower back and sacrum
Naftalan is applied only where it is needed — to one foot or a lower limb. The overall heat load is minimal, so it can suit guests sensitive to heat treatments.
It is most often prescribed for complaints in the knee, ankle and foot, and during rehabilitation after an injury.
Indications
- Arthrosis of the knee and ankle
- Chronic pain in the foot
- Rehabilitation after injury or fracture
- Localised skin conditions
Naftovit is a product made from natural naftalan oil. Applied to the area that needs it and left in place for a set time.
It is used for musculoskeletal complaints, rheumatism, salt deposits, gynaecological and nervous-system conditions, and various skin problems. The oil improves circulation and has a regenerative effect. Available year-round here, under a physician's supervision.
Indications
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Rheumatism and salt deposits
- Gynaecological complaints
- Nervous-system conditions
- Skin conditions
- Cosmetic programmes (pigmentation, fine lines)
In gynaecological programmes naftalan is used as sitz baths and local applications. The programme is drawn up after a gynaecological examination and blood work; the type and number of procedures are chosen individually.
A course is usually planned alongside physiotherapy sessions and Emsella therapy.
Indications
- Inflammatory conditions of the female reproductive organs
- Ovarian dysfunction
- Primary and secondary infertility
- Chronic pelvic pain
The urological programme combines naftalan sitz baths, local applications and, where indicated, rectal procedures. It is drawn up after a urological examination.
A urological rectal enema is part of it: a medicated solution or naftalan oil is introduced into the rectum for a local effect on the prostate and pelvic organs. The bowel's proximity to the prostate speeds absorption and helps reduce inflammation. The bowel is cleared beforehand, the solution warmed to a comfortable temperature, and the guest then lies on one side for a while.
Indications
- Chronic prostatitis
- Urethritis
- Male infertility
- Erectile dysfunction
- Chronic pelvic pain
Emsella is a modern non-invasive procedure directed at strengthening the pelvic floor. The technology suits women and men alike.
The session is taken seated and comfortably — there is nothing to undress and no recovery period. The device stimulates the pelvic floor muscles and increases circulation in the area.
Indications
- Urinary and flatus incontinence
- Weak pelvic floor, including after childbirth
- Chronic prostatitis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Vaginal laxity and dryness
- Chronic pelvic pain in men
Speleotherapy is a quiet breathing session in an environment saturated with salt aerosol. The guest rests lying down; the procedure is painless and involves no medication.
It is prescribed within respiratory programmes, and as a supporting procedure for joint and skin complaints.
Indications
- Bronchial asthma and bronchitis
- Other respiratory conditions
- Hypertension
- Joint and skin conditions
Laser therapy is a physiotherapy method based on the local effect of a laser beam. Sessions are short and painless.
It is prescribed across a wide range of skin, nervous-system and joint complaints, and for some internal conditions, as part of a combined programme.
Indications
- Neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis
- Herpes, acne
- Sinusitis
- Kidney stones, cystitis, prostatitis
- Osteochondrosis, neuritis, neurosis
- Bronchial asthma
Infrared radiation is a physiotherapy method that warms tissue at depth. Used together with a naftalan application, it helps hold the heat in the area for longer.
The procedure is given on prescription and is not used where heat treatments are restricted.
Indications
- Skin conditions
- Conditions of the female reproductive organs
- Liver conditions
- Neuritis, radiculitis
- Paresis and paralysis
