How Did Neural Therapy Come About?

In migraine, neural therapy can be effective through several mechanisms that work together to relieve pain and reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

In migraine, neural therapy can be effective through several mechanisms that work together to relieve pain and reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. Here are some of the mechanisms through which neural therapy may be effective in migraine:

1. Local Anesthetic Effect:

Injecting local anesthetics such as procaine into specific trigger points or pain areas can produce an immediate analgesic effect. The local anesthetic blocks the transmission of pain signals in the nervous system, which leads to a reduction in the sensation of pain.

2. Interference Field Therapy:

Neural therapy is partly based on the theory of interference fields. Interference fields are areas of the body disrupted due to injuries, wounds, or chronic inflammation, and they can cause pain in distant regions. By injecting local anesthetics into these interference fields, abnormal signals can be interrupted and pain can be reduced.

3. Modulation of the Autonomic Nervous System:

The injections can affect the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating blood vessels and the sensation of pain. By affecting the autonomic nervous system in this way, neural therapy can relieve migraine symptoms by normalizing blood flow in the head region.

4. Improvement of Blood Circulation:

Neural therapy can improve blood circulation in the treated areas, allowing tissues to be better nourished with oxygen and nutrients and reducing inflammation. This can be particularly beneficial for circulation issues that may play a role in the development of migraine.

5. Anti-Inflammatory Effects:

Local anesthetics such as procaine have anti-inflammatory properties. The injection can reduce inflammation at the injection site, which can contribute to pain relief.

6. Psychological Effects:

The immediate analgesic effect and the sense of control over the pain condition can create positive psychological effects that also help break the cycle of fear and pain often present in chronic pain patients.

Practical Application:

When neural therapy is used in the treatment of migraine, specific trigger points, scars, or interference fields associated with migraine attacks are usually identified and treated. The therapist injects local anesthetics into these areas. The number of treatments may vary depending on the severity and frequency of the migraine.

It is important to remember that neural therapy is not equally effective in all patients and that results may vary. It is recommended that treatment be carried out by an experienced and qualified therapist. Before starting treatment, a comprehensive medical consultation should always be conducted, and suitability and potential risks should be evaluated.

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Dr. Hüseyin NAZLIKUL
IFMANT = President of the International Federation of Neural Therapy Societies
President of the Scientific Neural Therapy Regulation Association