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Trigger point acupuncture at OTC | REGENSBURG

Do you need an appointment for trigger point acupuncture? Regensburg’s OTC | REGENSBURG is the place to go for serious acupuncture. We are happy to offer you appointments for a thorough and prompt examination, during which we will examine your condition and recommend appropriate treatment options such as trigger point acupuncture.

In our center, we offer short-term appointments for private patients, BG patients (work, commuting and school accidents) and private payers.

Trigger point acupuncture primarily pursues the following goals:

Pain relief
Improving the elasticity of affected muscles & joints
Improving the mobility of affected muscles & joints

Would you like to make an appointment for trigger point acupuncture?

Come to our consultation and we will discuss your options for trigger point acupuncture. This allows for optimal coordination between diagnosis and treatment.

What is trigger point acupuncture?

The Trigger Point Acupuncture (TriAS)also known as dry needling, is a new type of alternative treatment that was developed on the basis of medically recognized methods. Although this treatment method has not yet been scientifically investigated according to the rules of university medicine, there are numerous impressive patient reports and case histories of illnesses that have been successfully treated with trigger point acupuncture (TriAS).

Especially for back pain and pain of the musculoskeletal system acupuncture is a frequently used treatment. According to international literature and extensive experience from treatments, small areas of inflammation (trigger points) in muscles can be the cause of chronic and therapy-resistant pain. Special attention should therefore be paid to complaints such as these.

As humans have over 400 muscles, trigger points can be responsible for many of the pain disorders are responsible. With acupuncture of muscles, fascia and trigger points, it is possible to treat the location of the cause, the trigger point, and not – as is often the case – the location of the pain. Due to a switch in the spinal cord, the pain is usually not felt by the patient in the affected muscle itself, but more or less far away.

How does trigger point acupuncture work?

The aim of acupuncture is to pain relief and to improve the flexibility and mobility of associated joints. Trigger points are localized areas of muscle stiffness where only specific muscle fibres are affected rather than the whole muscle. By placing thin needles at the trigger points, the blood flow and oxygen supply in the affected muscle can be increased, which can lead to the release of endorphins. These endogenous painkillers can help to relieve pain and promote muscle relaxation.

In addition, the stimulation of the nerves by acupuncture can help to interrupt the pain signals and promote the body’s own healing. Trigger point acupuncture Regensburg can also be used to treat muscle and joint pain that occurs due to injury, overexertion or other illnesses.

In contrast to therapeutic local anesthesia (TLA), a local anesthetic is not injected with a cannula, but the trigger point is precisely located with thin acupuncture needles. the trigger point precisely and punctured. The muscles in which the trigger points are located feel palpably softer after the therapy and are often visibly much more relaxed and longer. In many cases, this results in improved mobility as well as pain reduction.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of trigger point acupuncture treatment?

Advantages of trigger point acupuncture:

Trigger point acupuncture can be effective for many types of muscle and joint pain.
Puncturing trigger points can help to relieve tension, pain and inflammation.
As a rule, there are no serious side effects or complications.
Trigger point acupuncture can be used as an alternative or complementary therapy to other treatment options.

Disadvantages of trigger point acupuncture:

In rare cases, trigger point acupuncture can lead to pain, bleeding or infection at the puncture site.
The treatment usually requires several sessions to achieve a long-lasting effect.

Would you like to make an appointment for trigger point acupuncture?

Come to our consultation and we will discuss your options for trigger point acupuncture. This allows for optimal coordination between diagnosis and treatment.

How does trigger point acupuncture work and how long does it take?

Trigger point acupuncture Regensburg usually begins with a thorough examination to identify the affected muscles and trigger points. Thin needles are then placed at the trigger points, although several needles may be used depending on the situation. The needles remain in the body for around 10 to 30 minutes while you lie relaxed.

The number of sessions required depends on the severity and extent of the symptoms. As a rule, a series of sessions is recommended in order to achieve a long-lasting effect. The intervals between sessions may vary, e.g. there may be shorter intervals at the beginning and longer breaks between sessions later on.

Trigger point acupuncture: costs & health insurance companies

The costs for trigger point acupuncture are billed via the scale of fees for doctors (GOÄ). If there is a clear diagnosis by a medical specialist which confirms that the trigger points are causing considerable stress in everyday life, the costs may be reimbursed. It is best to speak to your health insurance provider individually!

Trigger point acupuncture at OTC | REGENSBURG - Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the difference to traditional acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese form of therapy that aims to restore the balance of the body’s “life energy” by placing needles at specific points on the body.

Trigger point acupuncture, on the other hand, is a more modern method that focuses on the treatment of pain and tension in muscles based on specific points, known as trigger points.

While in acupuncture the needles are placed along so-called meridians to influence the flow of vital energy, the so-called Qi, in trigger point acupuncture the needles are placed specifically at the affected points to relieve pain and tension.

When is acupuncture useful?

Trigger point acupuncture can be useful if you suffer from pain, tension or inflammation in muscles caused by trigger points.

The treatment can be particularly effective if other conservative therapy options such as physiotherapy, pain medication or injection therapies have not produced the desired results or cause undesirable side effects.

Trigger point acupuncture can also be used as a complementary therapy option alongside other treatment methods such as massage, stretching or exercise therapy.

Which diseases can be treated with acupuncture?

Acupuncture is known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as a holistic therapy and is still used today for various diseases and complaints.

Despite numerous studies, however, no effect beyond the placebo effect has been found for a large number of diseases.

There is also no definitive scientific proof of the effectiveness of trigger point acupuncture. Nevertheless, it is used in orthopaedics, particularly for pain in the back, neck and other parts of the body, as well as for migraines and other types of headaches.