Between eight and sixteen million Germans suffer from chronic pain. This range shows how high the number of people affected who do not present themselves to a doctor must be. And even if this happens, one in five pain patients does not feel that they are being treated appropriately. The resulting consequences are devastating: withdrawal from social life, inability to work, and ultimately, not infrequently, a change in the entire personality.

Pain is important to warn our body of illnesses and health problems. Usually, pain and illness are temporary and can be treated. However, when pain occurs over a significantly longer period of time, it is called chronic pain. Learn more about the causes of chronic pain and how it can be treated.

Acupuncture is a treatment method that can treat not only physical complaints such as headaches and back pain, but also mental illnesses. Punctures with fine needles in certain parts of the body are intended to stimulate blood circulation locally, stimulate the body and bring it into balance. Learn more about acupuncture in our blog post.