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Infiltration therapy

Infiltration therapy is a commonly used technique for the treatment of inflammatory pain. It consists of localised injections of anti-inflammatory drugs such as cortisone, anaesthetics or other substances like hyaluronic acid. Infiltrations are mainly used to treat pain in the musculoskeletal system, for example in the case of inflammation affecting the spinal column, joints, muscles or tendons.

In the case of neural therapy, however, the procedure differs slightly from common practice, as drugs are often injected into what are called interference fields or reflex zones rather than the areas where pain is perceived. The number of sessions required is determined on a case-by-case basis and mainly depends on the severity of symptoms.