Neural Prolotherapy and Cancer Pain Management
Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) For Cancer Pain Treatment
Neural Prolotherapy
Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) is a new concept in the treatment of cancer but it is simple to implement and has had far reaching effect on managing chronic pain. The wonder therapy uses dextrose solution in sterile water to address a pain neuropeptide referred to as TRPVI. TRPVI is what triggers the release of pain and inflammatory peptides that lead to excessive pain.
NPT works by adhering to the peripheral nerves, this are nerves that are very close to the surface of the skin and are the main cause of pain. A thin injection may be used to deliver 5% dextrose in sterile water. This water is delivered to all superficial nerves and eventually it leads to a complete freedom of pain especially in the area surrounding the injected part. NPT targets areas with chronic constriction injuries that affects the nerves health and stimulates the pain.
The technique is simple and reliefs the patient from the pain. Once the superficial nerves are put under this treatment, the pain goes away almost immediately. The treatment targets the correct nerve and addresses it instantly. Once this has been done, the pain goes away immediately. The duration it takes before one starts feeling the pain again depends on the underlying tissue and the nerve constriction. It also depends on how long it will take the dextrose before it repairs the constrictions. Nevertheless, it may take 6 treatment days before the patient is fully cured.
Other than being used to manage cancer pain, NPT has been used in managing lower back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, stiff necks, Achilles tendonitis and many other ailments. It is an exciting treatment that can be used to react to chronic pain relief without necessarily resorting to use cortisone injection or medications.
More practitioners are acquiring more skills and knowledge on the use of Neural Prolotherapy NPT and this is expected to better cancer pain management.
Neural Phototherapy (aka Lyftogt Technique) is based on the premise that overuse or injury of the superficial nerves is the main cause of pain and dysfunction. When Dextrose solution is injected under the skin, the dextrose is able to heal the nerves that lead to the sensation of chronic pain. The dextrose solution heals the dysfunction that perpetuates the sensation of chronic pain. It then allows the connective tissue and the nerves to heal and one ends up feeling much better.
The patients will get immediate relief from pain and may not require the use of anesthetics. it can be used to treat all trigger points and requires a follow up of between 1 week or 2 months depending on the extend of the injuries sustained.
When this method is used, the following outcomes will be expected
- Elimination and decreased pain after between one and five treatment
- Increased mobility
- Increased stability of the joints
- Reduced pain bites
- Reduced swelling and tenderness
- No need for surgery
- Reduced inflammation.
How is Neural Prolotherapy done
In the treatment of cancer pain, sugar or glucose can be injected just below the skin to promote the healing of tissue damaged so as to rebuild them. There is intense research on using growth factors such as autologous platelet rich plasma, bone marrow aspirate and many other substances in the treatment.
There are still no properly conducted clinical trials although recent studies show that Dr. Lyftogt has been able to develop neural phototherapy treatment protocols for migraine.
Neural Prolotherapy
The Neural Prolotherapy according to Dr. Lyftogt can be relied on in managing neurogenic inflammation. His assertion is based on the work by Douglas W. Zochodne who hypothesizes that prolotherapy treats pathological inflammation. According to Dr. Lyftogt, injection of 0.1 % lignocaine induces proliferating peptidergic effectors while at the same time reduces vascular endothelial growth factor level that restores repair processes hence reducing or eliminates pain. The injections target specific receptors TRPVI that are present in the nerve nervorum. These are the smallest nerve fibers that are responsible for pain and the swelling in the protective sheath of the nerve trunk (neurogenic inflammation)
According to Dr. Lyftogt, there is already evidence that neuropathic pain syndromes causes peripheral neurogenic inflammation that involves autonomic and sensory nerves. What the doctor needs to demonstrate on is how the neurogenic inflammation is enhanced and how the sugar injection reacts to it.
If you are suffering from neuropathic pain, or any chronic pain, Dr. Dalal Akoury one of very few trained in Neural Prolotherapy NPT by Dr. Lyftogt in this procedure can help you. Do not hesitate to call AWAREmed Health and Wellness Center for immediate pain relief.
Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) For Cancer Pain Treatment
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