Medical history
Discussionand analysis of your complaints. Are the neck tensions only localized or do they radiate into the arm? Do they occur in conjunction with headaches? Are there episodes of dizziness?
Examination
Search for indications of forced and incorrect posture. Functional segmental examination of the cervical spine.
Cervical spine imaging
X-ray examination of the cervical spine to visualize bony changes.
CT or MRI imaging
Visualization of the bony and connective tissue structures of the cervical spine using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) if an MRI is not available.
Chiropractic
In the case of simple blockages, targeted mobilization/manipulation is very effective and often resolves the symptoms within a few days.
Physiotherapy
Treatment of muscular imbalances through traction treatment, stabilizing physiotherapy and physical measures
Acupuncture
Treatmentof pain and reduction of tension in the triggers as well as prevention of chronic pain
Sport
Regenerative sporting activities and basic fitness supplemented by home training.
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Neural therapy injections
Paravertebral infiltration with Carbostesin, Vit. B12 and Traumeel. Local trigger point treatments and whealings.
Infiltration with cortisone
Facet joint infiltrationswith triamcinolone
How often is treatment given?
2-3 times a week
How long does the treatment last?
2-3 weeks for simple neck tension, 6-9 weeks for complicated neck tension
How long does the treatment last?
This depends on the severity of the changes and the degree of chronicity.
The muscular tension is usually reduced after 2-3 weeks, but a lasting reduction in pain and free mobility often only occurs after months.
The injections are somewhat unpleasant, but often provide significant pain relief afterwards. Many of our patients have completed the treatments with ease.
There are only a few risks associated with conservative treatment, primarily the typical acupuncture and injection risks.
We avoid the risk of infection from puncturing a joint by disinfecting extremely thoroughly, e.g. we use the same disinfectant that is used for disinfection during surgery. This is a very complex disinfection process, but we want to ensure maximum safety for our patients.
Only physiotherapy and cortisone injections are covered by statutory health insurance.
Private insurers cover acupuncture and alternative injections.
Surgical therapies are almost always only carried out if the pain can no longer be controlled or if neurological disorders and deficits occur.
Yes, they can dissolve spontaneously.
