When the Nervous System Stays on Guard
The body can continue protecting itself long after the original stress, injury, or surgery.
Have you wondered:
- Why won’t this pain go away?
- Why do I feel as though I am constantly in survival mode?
- Why does my body react so quickly and take so long to settle?
- Why does the tension return even after treatment?
The autonomic nervous system regulates functions that happen largely outside conscious control, including circulation, digestion, sleep, muscle tension, and the stress response.
When this system becomes overly protective, pain sensitivity, muscle guarding, sleep disruption, and heightened reactions may persist. Healthy regulation allows the body to respond when protection is needed and settle when the threat has passed.
Neural Therapy and PIT use different methods to reduce sources of irritation within the nervous system. Treatment may include either approach, acupuncture, or a combination based on what I find during your assessment.
Two Approaches
Neural Therapy
Neural Therapy was developed in Germany by physicians Ferdinand and Walter Huneke. It uses small amounts of procaine, a short-acting local anesthetic, in carefully selected areas. Procaine briefly interrupts local nerve signaling. This may help the autonomic nervous system shift out of a persistent protective pattern.
Treatment may involve areas connected to an old injury or surgery, segmental patterns, or scars that remain sensitive or restricted. Some patients also notice a physical or emotional shift as the nervous system settles. Nothing is forced. Treatment follows the individual response.
Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)
PIT was developed by New Zealand physician Dr. John Lyftogt. It uses a low-concentration dextrose solution placed just beneath the skin along irritated superficial sensory nerves.
When these nerves remain irritated, they can release inflammatory signaling chemicals, including substance P and CGRP. This process is known as neurogenic inflammation and may contribute to pain sensitivity, tenderness, swelling, and protective muscle tension.
Dextrose helps calm this inflammatory signaling and reduce nerve sensitivity. Treatment follows the affected nerve pathway, helping the nerve and surrounding tissue move with less irritation and restriction.
How I Choose
Your treatment is based on what I find during the visit.
I look at how the symptoms began, where they travel, movement, muscle guarding, nerve sensitivity, previous injuries or surgeries, and signs of nervous system activation.
I may use Neural Therapy, PIT, acupuncture, or a combination. These treatments can be used alongside physical therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, supplements, and medical care.
What to Expect
We begin by reviewing your symptoms, history, and current treatment. Then I assess your movement, tender areas, and relevant nerve pathways.
Treatment is paced according to your response. Some people notice a change quickly, while others need a series of treatments. Temporary tenderness, redness, bruising, numbness, or fatigue may occur afterward.
Appointment Fees
Initial Injection Therapy | 60 minutes | $400
Follow-Up Injection Therapy | 60 minutes | $300
Your session may include Neural Therapy, PIT, acupuncture, or a combination based on clinical need.
