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Mesotherapy for Pain

Local injection therapy for musculoskeletal pain.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Mesotherapy for Pain?

Mesotherapy was developed by French physician Michel Pistor in 1952; small amounts (0.1-0.3 mL) of medication are injected into the painful area at multiple closely spaced points.

Indications include chronic low back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, tendinopathies and post-traumatic pain.

Cocktails contain procaine, lidocaine, NSAIDs, magnesium, B-complex vitamins, MSM and hyaluronic acid. Sessions are repeated weekly for 4-8 weeks and the effect may last several months.

Symptoms

Chronic pain
Localised muscle stiffness
Limitation of motion
Tender points
Sleep disturbance
Functional limitation
Inadequate response to oral medication

Risk Factors

Chronic pain syndromes
Sedentary lifestyle
Repetitive movement
Stress and poor sleep
Older age
Inadequate response to physical therapy
Pain with high analgesic intake

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Pain unresponsive to analgesics for 3 months or more
  • Pain affecting daily living
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Limitation of motion
  • Functional limitation

Treatment Methods

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Mesotherapy injections in 4-8 weekly sessions
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Combination with physical therapy
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Patient education
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Exercise and lifestyle modification
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Stress management
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Adjunctive complementary treatments

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