Neural Therapy

What is Neural therapy?

Neural therapy  involves the use of injections to treat a variety of health conditions. The injection process typically involves the use of small needles, which are inserted into the skin at specific points on the body. An anesthetic solution is then injected into these points, with the goal of interrupting any electrical disturbances that may be present.

History of Neural Therapy

The history of neural therapy can be traced back to the early 20th century, when German physician Dr. Ferdinand Huneke discovered the healing properties of a local anesthetic called procaine.

In 1925, Huneke was treating a patient who had chronic migraines. During the course of the treatment, he accidentally injected the patient’s shoulder with procaine instead of the intended area. To his surprise, the patient reported that her migraines had disappeared. Intrigued by this unexpected result, Huneke began experimenting with procaine injections and discovered that they could be used to treat a wide range of conditions.

Over the following decades, Huneke and his brother Walter continued to refine and develop the technique of neural therapy. They coined the term “Segmenttherapie” (segment therapy) to describe their approach, which involved injecting local anesthetics into specific areas of the body known as “segments.” These segments correspond to specific organs and systems within the body, and injecting them with procaine could help to restore balance and promote healing.

Today

Despite its success in Germany, neural therapy remained largely unknown outside of the country until the 1970s. It was during this time that the technique was introduced to North America by German-born physician Dietrich Klinghardt. Dr. Klinghardt began incorporating neural therapy into his integrative medical practice, and is one of its most prominent practitioners.

Today, neural therapy is practiced in many countries around the world, and has gained a following among both alternative and conventional medical practitioners.

How we use neural therapy

(L) Dr. A. Williams, (R) Dr. D. Klinghardt

Dr. Williams trained with Dr. Klinghardt in 2017, and brought that training back to Teshuva Wellness for your benefit.

We use neural therapy for our clients almost every day. Every patient is first evaluated using autonomic response testing. Once neural therapy is indicated as treatment modality, we inject the relevant segmental sites. We use a local anaesthetic known as Procaine, which is non-toxic, and it is metabolized by the body into Para-amino benzoic acid (PABA), which is a useful, anti-aging vitamin.

The injections sting a bit, but are otherwise easily tolerated. Results may be seen immediately (within minutes), but may also take a few days to achieve full impact.

What we treat

Here are some of the conditions we have treated with success using neural therapy.

Chronic pain

One of the most well-known benefits of neural therapy is its ability to relieve chronic pain. By injecting local anesthetics into trigger points in the body, we interrupt the electrical disturbances that can cause pain. This can be particularly effective for conditions such as migraines, back pain, and arthritis.

Autoimmune illnesses

Another benefit of neural therapy is its ability to enhance immune function. By stimulating the body’s natural healing processes, neural therapy can help to boost the immune system and improve overall health. This can be particularly helpful for individuals with weakened (or overactive) immune systems.

Headaches, neck pain, brain disorders

Many of our patients have prior head trauma, which they usually forget happened. Whether it is a minor fall during sports or a major motor vehicle accident, a blow to the head often alters the regulation of blood flow to the head and neck. This has the potential to alter the voltages in different parts of the brain. Dr. Williams loves to use the “crown of thorns” technique for these injuries.

Pelvic Pain in Women

Dr. Andre uses a combination of neural therapy and Pelvic Prolozone in his proprietary Navel Reset™ technique. Women with pelvic disorders (and especially endometriosis) have healed well after being treated in this way. For more information on the Navel Reset™ experience, please click here.

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Medical Literature

1. Long-term results of therapeutic local anesthesia (neural therapy) in 280 referred refractory chronic pain patients
2. Neural Therapy,Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am1999 Aug;10(3):573-82, viii.

3. Neural therapy for fibromyalgia: Myth or improving quality of life?