Physiologisch-anatomische Aspekte in der Neuraltherapie: Behandlungsergebnisse akuter und chronischer Schmerzen

Abstract

Background Central functions of neural therapy (Huneke) are explained by electrophysiological processes. The following modifications of the original neural therapy concepts open up new possibilities in the treatment of acute, chronic and neuropathic pain. Aim To prove the efficacy of this new approach. Methods During the first 4 years of application of this therapy, all patients with the following pain syndromes were treated consecutively: cervical, brachial, intercostal, lumbo-schiatic. Pain improvement was measured by verbal analogue scales. Results 133 patients were treated. Complete pain remission (> 90 %) was achieved in more than 50 % of all cases. Even in cases of chronic pain, the treatment lasted not longer than 7 weeks. Major side effects were not seen. Conclusion The modified neural therapy is a highly efficient tool for pain management with fast improvements, no major side effects, and it is easy to apply. Frequent indications make this therapy recommandable to general practitioners.