Neural Therapy - Information and Specialists

The alternative method of neural therapy is based on the assumption that there is a dense network of connections between different parts of the body.

The autonomic nervous system, the endocrine system, and all cells in the body are closely interconnected. The basis of the information system between the cells is the ground substance (also known as the matrix). It is closely connected to all cells and nerves.

This is where neural therapy comes in: it aims to restore the smooth functioning of the ground substance. If disturbances are present here, symptoms such as acute or chronic pain manifest in various parts of the body.

Neural therapy is divided into two areas:

• segmental therapy and
• disturbance field therapy

Initially, the therapist usually employs segmental therapy. At the site of the pain, the therapist injects a local anesthetic into the upper layers of the skin. This anesthetic is procaine. There, it takes effect and alleviates symptoms such as muscle stiffness. Shortly after the injection, red swellings appear on the skin—known as wheals.

Neural therapy also supports other areas such as internal organs, nerves, and ligaments. The basis of neural therapy is a connection between specific points on the body’s surface and the internal organs and the nervous system. The therapy is intended to work through these connections.

Small hives often form on the skin as part of the treatment @ blauviolette /AdobeStock

If segmental therapy does not produce the desired results, doctors and therapists turn to the second approach in neural therapy: interference field therapy.

An interference field is a chronic stressor that, while not causing symptoms on its own, affects other areas of the body. This causes irritation within the body and weakens the body’s natural defenses.

Common interference fields occur in the following areas:

• Scars
• Sinuses
• Teeth
• Jaws
• Tonsils
• Sinuses
• Prostate

In interference field therapy, the therapist also injects a local anesthetic directly into the skin’s surface or under the skin. However, the injection may also be deeper, such as in the case of the tonsils or the prostate.

Interference fields can be found in nearly every part of the human body. The effects of the interference, however, manifest elsewhere: Chronic tonsillitis may then lead to:

• Asthma
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Disc problems

Through comprehensive preliminary examinations, therapists can locate the interference fields, even if the painful area is elsewhere.

Neural therapy has a wide range of applications, spanning from acute injuries to chronic conditions.

Applications of neural therapy:

• Joint disorders
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Chronic pain in general
• Nerve pain, e.g., trigeminal neuralgia
• Inflammation
• Hormonal problems
• Allergies
• Depression

Before treatment begins, the doctor must rule out any possible reasons that would preclude treatment (contraindications).

For segmental therapy, the therapist palpates the painful area and injects procaine into the skin. Shortly thereafter, red swellings—known as wheals—appear.

In interference field therapy, the neural therapist administers the injection around the interference field.

Some pain subsides after just one treatment, while others require multiple sessions. Patients with chronic pain may need several sessions before they see results.

As with any treatment, the doctor must carefully weigh the benefits against the risks. Side effects are relatively rare with neural therapy. Infections or bruising at the injection site are possible. If the injection site becomes inflamed, the skin reacts with swelling, redness, and pain.

In neural therapy, doctors use a local anesthetic containing the active ingredient procaine. If used improperly, it can damage nerves or blood vessels.

The following side effects are possible if the medication enters the bloodstream:

• Tingling
• Numbness
• Dizziness
• Seizures 
• Respiratory arrest
• People who are allergic to procaine may experience anaphylactic shock.

In general, neural therapy is not suitable for people with heart disease. Doctors should also not use procaine as a treatment for blood clotting disorders or skin inflammation.

If the following symptoms occur after treatment, you should seek medical attention immediately:

• Sweating
• Tremors
• Malaise
• Metallic taste in the mouth 

Relieve pain with targeted use of local anesthetics. For about a century, neural therapy has reported cases of patients experiencing less pain. A local anesthetic positively influences specific zones or impaired functions in the body.

A stimulated autonomic nervous system resolves the disturbances and stimulates the body’s self-healing abilities.

Apart from allergic reactions to the active ingredient, side effects are rare.

Experienced naturopaths offer you this alternative treatment option for chronic pain, as well as for many other medical conditions.