--- title: 'Indications: Medical applications for radon therapy in the Healing Gallery - Gastein Healing Gallery' url: 'https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/' description: 'Rheumatism therapy in the Healing Gallery: Rheumatism is one of the many conditions that can be successfully treated in radon facilities. Indications and contraindications can be found here.' image: 'https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_aerztliches-gespraech-im-heilstollen-04_af98b5a9c9.webp' date: '2025-10-01' modified: '2025-10-15' lastUpdated: '2026-08-17' type: website site: 'Gasteiner Heilstollen' --- # Indications: Medical applications for radon therapy in the Healing Gallery - Gastein Healing Gallery Diagnosis ========= Natural relief for chronic conditions ------------------------------------- For decades, the Healing Gallery has been a place where people with chronic pain and long-term ailments have found relief. Warmth, high humidity, and a gentle concentration of radon work together here—a combination that promotes regeneration, inhibits inflammation, and can stabilize the immune system. Treatment in [the Gastein Healing Gallery](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/the-healing-gallery/) is considered the most effective form of radon therapy and is used for a variety of conditions – effective and scientifically proven. Healing Gallery therapy is also beneficial for menopausal symptoms, general prophylaxis, and immune stabilization. ### Musculoskeletal Disorders - [Ankylosing spondylitis](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/ankylosing-spondylitis/) or spondylarthropathies - [Rheumatoid arthritis](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/rheumatoid-arthritis/) (chronic polyarthritis) - [Arthrosis](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/osteoarthritis/) (including finger polyarthrosis) - Chronic gout - Psoriatic arthritis - [Spinal syndromes](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/spinal-syndromes/) - Soft tissue rheumatism (non-inflammatory pain in the tendons and muscles) - [Osteoporosis pain](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/further-diagnoses/osteoporosis-pain/) - [Neuralgia, polyneuropathies](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/further-diagnoses/polyneuropathies-neuralgias/) - Consequences of sports injuries - [Sarcoidosis](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/further-diagnoses/sarcoidosis/) ![A patient with ankylosing spondylitis discusses her condition with a doctor in the Gastein Healing Gallery, where the doctor demonstrates something on a skeleton.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_patientin-morbus-bechterew-arztgespraech-gasteiner-heilstollen-05_35d6944093.webp) ### Pain Disorders - [Fibromyalgia](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/fibromyalgia/) - [Chronic pain syndrome](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/chronic-pain/) ![Patient with fibromyalgia having her blood pressure measured by a doctor in the healing gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_patientin-fibromyalgie-beim-blutdruckmessen-gasteiner-heilstollen_7bb72f51a0.webp) ### Respiratory Diseases - Chronic bronchitis - Bronchial asthma - Chronic sinusitis - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Hay fever [More about respiratory diseases](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/respiratory-diseases/) [![Patient sitting on a lounger, touching the rock from the Gastein Healing Gallery with her hand](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/4/csm_patientin-sitzend-im-heilstollen-02_a5e6b4a795.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/respiratory-diseases/ "Respiratory Diseases") ### Skin Diseases - Psoriasis vulgaris - Neurodermatitis - Delayed wound healing - Scleroderma [More about skin diseases](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/skin-diseases/) [![A patient's hand touches the rock of the Gastein Healing Gallery during radon therapy.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/3/csm_patientin-beruehrt-heilstollen_dce3c320af.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/skin-diseases/ "Skin Diseases") Contraindications for Healing Gallery Therapy --------------------------------------------- However, not all medical conditions are suitable for this therapy. The following contraindications apply to the healing tunnel therapy: - Pregnancy - untreated hyperthyroidism - severe claustrophobia - Cancer within the first year after the end of therapy - severe heart, circulatory, and kidney diseases - acute infections (e.g., fever) - other acute conditions (e.g., recent surgery) For all contraindications, we recommend that you consult a physician and read [the following medical information](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/MedInfos-vor-Kurantritt_Englisch.pdf). Questions about Individual Medical Conditions --------------------------------------------- ![The doctor advises the patient before the examination.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_aerztliches-gespraech-im-heilstollen-04_c1e9b632d7.webp) A detailed medical consultation with the medical team at the Healing Gallery helps to determine individual suitability and find an effective treatment plan together. Arrange a medical consultation by phone: [+43 6434 3753-0](tel:+43643437530) or [medical contact form](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/consulting-service/medical-consultation/) Healing Gallery Treatments in Gastein ------------------------------------- ### Therapy & Services Radon therapy in the Gastein Healing Gallery is tailor-made: doctors generally recommend eight to twelve sessions in the warm Healing Gallery. [Each session](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/the-healing-gallery/therapy-admission-procedure/) lasts around one hour, during which time the combination of radon, warmth, and humidity has an intense effect. ### Procedure A train takes patients directly into the interior of the mountain, where the body relaxes at a constant temperature of over 37.5 °C and high humidity. The radon-rich climate has a powerful effect on inflammatory processes, the immune system, and pain receptors. [Therapy Procedure](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/the-healing-gallery/therapy-admission-procedure/) [![Group of patients smiles as they look out of the yellow train in the Gastein Healing Gallery](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/a/csm_radonstollen-heilstollen-oesterreich-gastein03_f74fe0b458.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/the-healing-gallery/therapy-admission-procedure/ "Procedure") ### Complementary Therapies Depending on individual needs, the stay in the Healing Gallery can be supplemented by physical treatments such as massages, exercise therapy, or physical therapy. This provides ideal support for the recovery process. [Physical Therapies](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/plan-therapy-treatment/physical-therapies/) [![The masseuse massages the man's back.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/c/csm_haende-massage-nah-heilstollen-02_072838ae63.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/plan-therapy-treatment/physical-therapies/ "Complementary Therapies") ### Prices & Reimbursement Therapy in the Gastein Healing Gallery is recognized by health insurance companies in Austria, Germany, and South Tyrol. However, many patients also come to the Healing Gallery as self-payers. [Prices & Reimbursement](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/prices-reimbursement/prices-packages/) Arrange a free medical consultation with our team of specialist doctors now: [Schedule an Appointment](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/consulting-service/medical-consultation/) Learn more about diagnoses -------------------------- - [ Ankylosing spondylitis ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/ankylosing-spondylitis/ "Ankylosing spondylitis") - [ Fibromyalgia ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/fibromyalgia/ "Fibromyalgia") - [ Rheumatoid Arthritis ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/rheumatoid-arthritis/ "Rheumatoid Arthritis") - [ Osteoarthritis ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/osteoarthritis/ "Osteoarthritis") - [ Spinal Syndrome ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/spinal-syndromes/ "Spinal Syndrome") - [ Chronic Pain ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/chronic-pain/ "Chronic Pain") - [ Respiratory Diseases ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/respiratory-diseases/ "Respiratory Diseases") - [ Skin Diseases ](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/diagnoses/skin-diseases/ "Skin Diseases") ### Patients tell their stories [![A patient with rheumatoid arthritis looks out of the train compartment with other patients and smiles.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/4/csm_patientin-rheumatoide-arthritis-schaut-aus-zugabteil-gasteiner-heilstollen_9f1fd5f712.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/how-the-healing-gallery-helps-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-ankylosing-spondylitis/) [How the healing gallery helps with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/how-the-healing-gallery-helps-with-rheumatoid-arthritis-and-ankylosing-spondylitis/) [![The paramedic checks on the patient's well-being in the healing gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/1/csm_med-kontrolle-im-heilstollen-02_7d8c18f4c9.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/experience-report-for-katy-the-healing-gallery-has-three-benefits/) [Experience report: For Katy, the healing gallery has three benefits -------------------------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/experience-report-for-katy-the-healing-gallery-has-three-benefits/) [![Patient with Bechterew's disease sits on a locomotive in the Gastein Healing Gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/3/csm_patientin-morbus-bechterew-sitzt-auf-lok-heilstollen_a0435c810f.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/125000-patients-with-ankylosing-spondylitis-in-the-healing-gallery/) [125,000 patients with ankylosing spondylitis in the healing gallery -------------------------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/125000-patients-with-ankylosing-spondylitis-in-the-healing-gallery/) [![A young woman wearing a winter jacket and scarf stands smiling next to an old, rusty mine cart with crossed miner's symbols in front of the entrance to the Gastein Healing Gallery in the snow.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/0/csm_morbus-bechterew-jugendalter-erfahrungen-radontherapie-gastein_ab021d84d0.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/ankylosing-spondylitis-also-affects-young-people/) [Ankylosing spondylitis also affects young people ------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/ankylosing-spondylitis-also-affects-young-people/) [![Gastein Healing Gallery Patient Sandra, who suffers from fibromyalgia, goes for a walk on the beach.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/3/csm_patientin-sandra-fibromyalgie-gasteiner-heilstollen-01_373d4d1773.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/experience-report-living-with-fibromyalgia/) [Experience report: Living with fibromyalgia -------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/experience-report-living-with-fibromyalgia/) [![A patient with fibromyalgia stands by the locomotive and talks to the train driver in the healing gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/f/csm_patientin-fibromyalgie-steht-bei-zug-mit-lokfuehrer-gasteiner-heilstollen_82ce44efd9.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/fibromyalgia-how-to-treat-it-without-medication/) [Fibromyalgia: How to treat it without medication ------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/fibromyalgia-how-to-treat-it-without-medication/) [![Bild der Frau, September 7, 2022, Austria, Bad Gastein Patient story: Gastein Healing Gallery Sabine Cauli, rheumatic disease, ankylosing spondylitis Photo: Marion Vogel](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/c/csm_Sabine_Cauli_086_6f390a82cd.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/ankylosing-spondylitis-experiences-of-a-patient/) [Ankylosing spondylitis: experiences of a patient ------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/ankylosing-spondylitis-experiences-of-a-patient/) [![Gruber Günther with Tatoo at the healing gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/4/csm_gruber-g%C3%BCnther-tatoo_d4643e09e4.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/when-the-healing-gallery-gets-under-your-skin/) [When the healing gallery gets under your skin ---------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/when-the-healing-gallery-gets-under-your-skin/) [![A patient with ankylosing spondylitis gets off the train at the Gastein Healing Gallery.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/3/csm_patientin-morbus-bechterew-sitzt-im_Zug-heilstollen-02_7e313a4717.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/rheumatoid-arthritis-living-without-pain-is-possible/) [Rheumatoid arthritis: Living without pain is possible -----------------------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/rheumatoid-arthritis-living-without-pain-is-possible/) [![Medications taken by a patient with fibromyalgia prior to Gastein Healing Gallery therapy.](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/4/csm_fruehere-medikamente-einer-patientin-fibromyalgie-gasteiner-heilstollen-01_5f4225789b.webp)](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/osteoarthritis-finally-pain-free-again/) [Osteoarthritis: Finally pain-free again ---------------------------------------](https://www.gasteiner-heilstollen.com/en/magazin/osteoarthritis-finally-pain-free-again/)