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Neural therapy: patient information

Informative page about a technique that many patients ask about in consultation.

Neural therapy is a technique that applies diluted local anesthetic to specific points. The scientific evidence available is limited, so this page is for informational purposes only.

Informative content. The scientific evidence available on this technique is limited; It is presented to guide, not as an offer of treatment.

Dr. Andrea Pintor in her orthopedic office in Guadalajara

What does it consist of?

It is a technique of European origin that applies diluted local anesthetic to certain points, with the aim of influencing the autonomic nervous system and facilitating its own recovery mechanisms.

Evidence status

The available studies are scarce and of limited methodological quality. Therefore, in this consultation, neural therapy is not presented as a substitute for treatments with solid support in orthopedics.

Education & training

Basic and advanced diploma in Neural Therapy from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (2014) and adjunct teaching in the diploma from the EP Institute of Mexico (2018 and 2019).

Frequently asked questions

Is it useful for chronic pain?+

Some patients report improvement, but the available evidence does not allow this to be stated with certainty. Any case of chronic pain deserves a clear orthopedic diagnosis first.

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