Pain

Pain receptors in our body transmit pain perceptions via messenger substances to the central nervous system, where they are processed in several pain-processing regions of the brain. This pain processing can be intensified by psychological influences.

Not all pain is the same – acute or chronic, inflammatory, stretching or compression pain, nerve pain, triggered by pain receptors in the musculoskeletal system or by disease of internal organs – different causes of pain require individual treatment approaches.
A precise pain history forms the basis for further therapy.

Medication, muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatory drugs are often necessary, at least for a certain period of time. However, there are many effective alternative pain therapies that can be used in addition or exclusively. Some of them are covered by statutory health insurance.

Alternative pain therapies:

Heat & cold

The relaxation of hardened muscles and the removal of inflammatory mediators (messenger substances), which activate pain receptors in the chronically hardened muscles, is improved by heat applications. Classic heat patches, hot water bottles or baths and saunas can have a soothing effect.

Cold applications (cold packs, sprays, cold casts) are helpful for inflammatory processes, strains and sprains that are accompanied by swelling or bruising.

Cupping

Cupping is a traditional healing method that is effective against tension and pain, for example. During the application, glasses are placed on the skin in such a way that a negative pressure is created. This increases the flow of blood into the cupped area. The cupping massage is a very deeply effective stretching procedure for muscular pain.

Acupuncture

You can find detailed information about acupuncture on our acupuncture page.
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Acu-Tape

Acu-Tape, like Kinesio-Tape, uses a self-adhesive tape for treatment on the skin and over muscle groups. Kinesio tape works by stretching and moving the skin, whereas acupuncture tape incorporates the principles of acupuncture and TCM.

Neural therapy

In neural therapy, a local anaesthetic is injected into so-called interference fields (e.g. old scars).

Trigger point infiltrations

A low-concentration local anaesthetic is injected into a trigger point. The treatment sometimes needs to be repeated more frequently. Possible side effects are allergic reactions. This method must not be used in the case of coagulation disorders, acute inflammation and severe heart disease.

Saline injections

The nerve endings are stimulated by an injection of saline solution. This can also alleviate the pain.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

In this procedure, electrodes are applied to nerve endings, trigger or acupuncture points or muscle groups and stimulated with low currents and high frequencies (100 Hz). It is not painful and is well suited for self-therapy.

Relaxation techniques

Regular autogenic training can trigger a deep sense of relaxation and thus loosen the muscles. Progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobsen teaches pain patients to relax certain muscle groups.

Psychosomatics & psychotherapy

The psyche can play a significant role in the development of pain and the perception of pain, as pain is under the control of the cerebrum and therefore the human consciousness. Psychological treatment methods can therefore be an important part of pain therapy.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis can be helpful for pain management, especially for psychosomatic pain.

Physiotherapy & osteopathy

If medically indicated, we prescribe physiotherapy in accordance with the guidelines for therapeutic products.
Osteopathy prescriptions are available on prescription and can often be subsidized in accordance with the practices of your health insurance company.