Q: What should I expect for Perineural Injection Therapy?

Welcome to Northwest Health Specialities, depending on the nature of the pain improvements from the initial visit may last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Patients will generally need 4-6 initial treatments. With subsequent treatments, the pain is generally reduced as the tissue progressively heals. One of the amazing things about Perineural Injection Therapy is that it works instantaneously. Patients will often notice immediate results before leaving the clinic. Do I need an anesthetic for Perineural Injection Therapy? Perineural Injection Therapy is generally well tolerated and there is no need for a local anesthetic. The injection is administered with a very small and short needle just beneath the surface of the skin. Are there any safety issues or side effects to Perineural Injection Therapy? Perineural Injection Therapy is considered safe when administered by a properly trained physician. Side effects are rare and including occasional small bruising, local swelling and mild temporary pain at the site of injection. To help prevent bruising we ask patients to avoid taking turmeric, NSAIDS, anti-inflammatories or aspirin within 24 hours of their treatment unless necessary. Allergies to the injection solution are generally not a problem.

Question 1

How does Perineural Injection Therapy work?

Accepted Answer

A nerve cell, like other cells in the body, needs several nutrients to keep it healthy, including glucose. When a nerve is injured, inflamed and lacks glucose, it sends continuous signals that the body interprets as pain. The injured nerves release a series of substances that can inhibit the healing of affected muscles, tendons, and ligaments, leading to chronic inflammation, sensitivity, and pain.

Dextrose is a naturally occurring carbohydrate utilized by the body for energy. Dextrose enters the nerve cell receptor and restores the cell to its normal function. This process leads to the decrease and eventual elimination of pain. The fluid in the injection helps to hydrate connective tissue and break apart fascial adhesions. Dehydrated tissue can exacerbate nerve pain by pressing tightly on the nerve passing through it.

Question 2

How does Neural Therapy work?

Accepted Answer

Neural Therapy treats dysfunctions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The autonomic nervous system is connected to every cell in the body and controls autonomic functions of our body such as breathing, digestion, immune function, hormone production and circulation.

Scar tissue, injury, disease, and stress disrupt the ANS and create disturbances in the function of cells called interference fields. Cells in these interference fields have an abnormal electrical charge. Injection of a local anesthetic is thought to help re-establish the resting potential of the cells. This improves cellular function, restores the cells' ability to heal, and reduces pain.

It can be thought of as a reset button that helps restore the healing capacity of damaged cells.

Question 3

How do Trigger Point Injections Work?

Accepted Answer

Injecting anesthetics into a trigger point helps eliminate the pain and inflammation which ultimately allows the muscle/tissue to return to its normal relaxed state.

Question 4

How long is a session for Regenerative Injection Therapy in Vancouver WA

Accepted Answer

Our Regenerative Injection Therapy sessions take place in our clinic in Northwest Health Specialities.

Perineural Injection Therapy usually takes 30-45 minutes.

Neural Therapy usually takes 30 minutes.

For Trigger Point Injections depending on how many areas are being treated it will usually only take 30 minutes.

Question 5

What should I expect for Perineural Injection Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Welcome to Northwest Health Specialities, if you attend for Regenerative Injection Therapy in Vancouver WA you will be billed for the cost of an office visit plus an additional fee that insurance does not cover.

The fee will vary depending on how large of an area we are working on and how many injections are performed.

Generally, the injection fee will be between $50 - 350

One of the amazing things about Perineural Injection Therapy is that it works instantaneously. Patients will often notice immediate results before leaving the clinic.

Do I need an anesthetic for Perineural Injection Therapy?

Perineural Injection Therapy is generally well tolerated and there is no need for a local anesthetic. The injection is administered with a very small and short needle just beneath the surface of the skin.

Are there any safety issues or side effects to Perineural Injection Therapy?

Perineural Injection Therapy is considered safe when administered by a properly trained physician.

Side effects are rare and including occasional small bruising, local swelling and mild temporary pain at the site of injection. To help prevent bruising we ask patients to avoid taking turmeric, NSAIDS, anti-inflammatories or aspirin within 24 hours of their treatment unless necessary. Allergies to the injection solution are generally not a problem.

Question 6

What should I expect for Neural Therapy?

Accepted Answer

For Neural Therapy most patients will require 3-8 treatments depending on the severity and length of there symptoms.

Some patients will feel an immediate change in their symptoms, and for others may take up to 6-12 hours before changes are noted.

Is Neural Therapy painful?

The initial injection is similar to having your blood drawn and the procaine will burn slightly, but quickly after the area will become numb and the rest of the injection is generally painless.

Are there any safety issues or side effect with Neural Therapy?

You may develop some bruising at the injection site. You will experience numbness at the injection site for 20-30 minutes. You may experience a sense of euphoria or lightheadedness for 15-20 minutes directly after the treatment as your body is processing the procaine. You may have an emotional release during or after the treatment. It is common to feel fatigued following the treatment until the next day.

Neural therapy is contraindicated in patients with allergies to procaine. Procaine is a common anesthetic used in dental offices so most people are aware of any allergies. For this reason, during your first session, we will only use a small amount of procaine and keep you at the office for the next 20 minutes to make sure you tolerate it.

Question 7

What should I expect for Trigger Point Injections?

Accepted Answer

For Trigger Point Injections most patients will notice improvements with in 24 -72 hours of the first treatment.

How many sessions will I need?

Most patients require 3-8 sessions depending on the severity and duration of their pain.

Are there any safety issues or side effects for Trigger Point Injections?

Trigger Point Therapy is generally very safe and well tolerated. The most common side effects are temporary numbness or soreness at the injection site. You may experience some mild bruising afterwards. You can resume regular activity after the treatment but its best to avoid strenuous activity for a few days. Make sure to let your provider know if you have allergies to any anesthetics such as procaine.

Question 8

How much does it cost for Renegerative Injection Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Welcome to Northwest Health Specialities, if you attend for Regenerative Injection Therapy in Vancouver WA you will be billed for the cost of an office visit plus an additional fee that insurance does not cover.

The fee will vary depending on how large of an area we are working on and how many injections are performed.

Generally, the injection fee will be between $50 - 350

Question 9

What causes nerve pain?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain is often due to trauma, arthritis, sports, overuse, occupational or surgical injuries. The injured nerves release a series of substances that can inhibit the healing of affected muscles, tendons, and ligaments, leading to chronic inflammation, sensitivity, and pain.