Neuro Therapy/Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy

Injection therapy involves the injection of therapeutic substances into the body to support healing and alleviate pain. These injections help restore normal function to the autonomic nervous system by eliminating interference fields and addressing underlying dysfunctions. Body in Balance Acupuncture offers a variety of injection techniques to help with the body’s healing process. These include:

Vitamin B12 Injections

Vitamin B12 injections offer support for fatigue, nerve and muscle pain, athletic performance, depression and anxiety, and neurological healing through myelin sheath nourishment.

Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy (APIT)

Acupunture Point Injection Therapy (APIT) combines traditional acupuncture with modern injection techniques to enhance treatment effectiveness. Natural substances like Vitamin B12 and homeopathic remedies such Traumeel, Zeel, or Calmvalera are injected at acupuncture points to enhance the effects of acupuncture and stimulate healing.

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger points are hyper-irritable muscle knots that cause localized and referred pain. These palpable nodules are painful when pressed and can refer in predictable referral patterns. They are caused by mechanical stress from repetitive tasks, postural adaptation, decreased circulation, trauma and inflammation, prolonged immobility, and emotional/mental distress. They lead to chronic pain, both locally and systemically. Injection therapy for trigger points helps:

Release muscle spasms, pain, and tension
Improve blood circulation to the affected area
Inactivate pain receptors in nerve fibers leading to the inactivation of trigger points and helping to prevent the formation of new trigger points.
The injections introduce small amounts of an irritant solution to the site of painful muscle and tendons. The injections stimulate a regenerative process that promotes healing of an area.

Perineural Therapy/Hydrodissection

This type of injection therapy targets nerve entrapments by superficially injecting local analgesics like procaine or lidocaine, dextrose or saline, and Vitamin B12. It neutralizes substances that heighten nerve sensitivity, relieving chronic pain and discomfort.

Scar Injections

Scar tissue can disrupt the body's natural movement and function, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Scars can be treated in several ways, including acupuncture (surrounding the scar with a series of needles), soft tissue work, topical ointments, and scar injections. Scar injection therapy provide the fastest relief by:

Softening tightness
Reducing redness, swelling, and tenderness in the scar tissue
Restoring normal nerve function in the affected area
Reducing pain and interference fields

What Are Interference Fields?

Interference fields are pathological areas of damaged tissue that cause short circuits in the autonomic nervous system, leading to chronic pain and dysfunction. Common interference fields include injuries, trauma, scars, illness, infections, emotional trauma, tooth infections or root canals, tattoos, and tonsillitis.

Interference fields create an abnormal electrical signals in the autonomic nervous system, which can set off illness or pain in any part of the body, even in areas that aren’t in close proximity to the scar or injury.
Whenever a cell loses its normal membrane potential (e.g., scars or after trauma), the sodium-potassium ion pumps in the cell wall stop working. This means that metabolic waste products accumulate inside the cell. As a result, the cell loses the ability to heal itself and resume normal functioning.
Cells in scar tissue have a different membrane potential from normal body cells, functioning much like a 1.5 volt battery implanted into the body.
Local anesthetics such as procaine act on the cell wall, temporarily blocking action potentials, allowing the diseased cell to regain its normal electrical potential. This allows the sodium-potassium pumps to resume normal activities and the cell to eliminate metabolic waste.
In unhealthy nerve and muscle cells, when procaine is administered, the cell is initially desensitized. But as a result, in this phase, the cell metabolism is intensified to such an extent that the cell attempts to dispose of all metabolic waste products and toxins into the adjacent environment. If it succeeds in this, the membrane resting potential becomes stabilized at a normal level, rather than its diseased initial lower level.
Local anesthesia seals the cell membrane. The membrane resting potential is increased, leading to more intensive metabolism in the cell. Toxins and metabolic waste are carried off, the cell is stabilized, and its function again becomes normal.
Even if the effects only last for a short period of time, it allows for improved cellular metabolism that allows toxins to leave cells and nutrients to enter, thereby reducing pain.
In Chinese Medicine terms, trauma creates Qi stagnation which leads to Blood stagnation.
Scars, especially big ones, are very important to treat.

By addressing these interference fields, scar injections help restore cellular balance and improve overall function.

Conditions Treated

Pain Management

Joint pain
Tendonitis
Back and neck pain
Shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, ankle, and wrist pain
Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
Trigger points
Ligament laxity
Post-injury or post-surgical recovery

Neurological Conditions

Neuropathies (e.g., diabetic neuropathy)
Post-stroke rehabilitation
Bell’s Palsy
Migraines and chronic headaches
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles-related pain)

Scar-Related Issues

Pain, tightness, and mobility restrictions from the scar
Weakness or loss of motion in the affected areas
Fascial restrictions affecting movement

Other Conditions

Respiratory: Allergies, asthma
Digestive Issues
Reproductive & Sexual Health: Prostate health, fertility support
Chronic Conditions that have not responded to other treatments

Injection Therapy Explained

Substances Used in Injections

Procaine (Novocain): A local anesthetic that temporarily blocks pain and restores cellular membrane potential. It relaxes muscles, helps inactivate trigger points, and prevents trigger points from re-forming. It promotes vasodilation, which increases circulation and brings new blood to areas, accelerating healing. It decreases capillary leakage of red and white blood cells, prevents edema/swelling, and stimulates vascular regeneration to promote healing. It has an anti-allergic, antihistamine, and anti-inflammatory effect. It has an amazing ability to restore normal functioning to damaged tissue.
Dextrose & Saline: Supports trigger point release and inflammation resolution
Vitamin B12: Nourishes nerves and muscles, enhancing recovery
Homeopathic Remedies: Used for additional support. Sandra uses Traumeel, Zeel, Lymphomyosot, Spascupreel, Gelsemium, Engystol, and Calmvalera in her treatments.

Treatment Process

Small amounts of solution are injected into muscles, ligaments, scars, or acupuncture points.
Sessions are typically performed weekly for three treatments, then reassessed.
Chronic conditions may require 7-9 sessions over an extended period.
Results vary, but most patients experience gradual improvement in pain and mobility.

Side Effects & Aftercare

Expected Reactions

Mild bruising at the injection site
Soreness for 2-3 days, especially with procaine or dextrose (this inflammation promotes healing)
Swelling or tightness in the treated area
Itching due to increased circulation (a positive healing response)

Precautions & Considerations

Avoid ice or anti-inflammatory medications after treatment; Tylenol is acceptable for pain relief.
Infection is rare, as procaine has a bacteriostatic (bacteria-killing) effect.
Possible allergic reactions: Inform your practitioner if you have allergies to procaine, Novocain, corn, PABA, sunscreen, or a history of pseudocholinesterase deficiency.
Some patients may feel lightheaded briefly after treatment.

Injection Therapy