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Perineural Injection Theapy  (PIT) 

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Have you ever found yourself wondering how you ended up with that persistent back pain or those nagging headaches?

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You're not alone. As adults, it often feels like we're constantly battling some form of pain. But what if I told you that pain, as frustrating as it is, actually serves a vital purpose in our bodies? It's our built-in wise alarm system, warning us of potential harm and helping us avoid danger in the future. 

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Pain management is a passion of Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT) stands as one of my primary tools for addressing both chronic and acute pain.

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What is Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)?

Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT) is a groundbreaking treatment that targets superficial nerves using a solution containing 5% dextrose, which is chemically identical to glucose. By injecting this solution near the skin's nerve branches, PIT nourishes the starved nerves, hydrates the surrounding tissues, and breaks up any sticky adhesions. It's like giving those hungry nerves a much-needed food!

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Procedure:

  • The procedure itself is simple, safe, minimally invasive, and generally well-tolerated.

  • It involves tiny needles and superficial injections along the nerve pathways in the skin.

  • We are targeting those sensitive nerve spots on the skin so no need to worry about injection into blood vessels.

  • Relief can be swift or gradual.

  • Results can last few hours to several days. Pain reduction is expected as the nerves heal over subsequent treatments.

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Conditions Treated:

  • PIT offers hope for a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:

  • Acute musculoskeletal injuries

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Trigeminal neuralgia

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Osteoarthritic pain

  • Neck, shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, ankle, and foot pain

  • Sciatica

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Restless leg syndrome

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About Dr. John Lyftogt

PIT was pioneered by Dr. John Lyftogt, a renowned specialist in sports medicine. Having treated numerous patients with various types of pain primarily using steroids in the past, Dr. Lyftogt realized the limitations of this method. Motivated by his own athletic injuries and armed with insights from old literature on glucose deprivation and its impact on nerve injury and pain, he began experimenting with dextrose injections. Remarkably, Dr. Lyftogt achieved long-lasting results and occasional full reversals of pain symptoms, leading to the development of Perineural Injection Therapy as an innovative solution for pain management. For more information, visit Dr. Lyftoft’s webstie.

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As someone trained by Dr. Lyftogt himself, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of PIT. If you're tired of enduring persistent pain or seeking an alternative to relying on ibuprofen, Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT) might be the option you've been searching for.

 

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