Peripheral nervous system
Radiculopathies, sciatica, neuralgia and post-traumatic syndromes
Naphthalan combined with modern physiotherapy is highly effective on chronic peripheral nerve pain, where conventional medication has reached its limits.
Cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, sciatica, chronic neuritis and neuralgia respond particularly well to a Naftalan cure. The naphthenic compounds act on inflamed nerve roots and surrounding soft tissue, while electrophoresis with naphthalan and novocaine delivers analgesics directly through the skin. Laser therapy, diadynamic currents, magnetotherapy and reflex massage complete the protocol. Clinical efficacy of 85–90% is consistently reported, with patients typically free of acute pain by the end of the cure.
Conditions treated
- ◆Cervical & lumbar radiculopathies
- ◆Sciatica, lumbosciatica
- ◆Chronic neuritis & neuralgia
- ◆Plexitis, polyneuropathy (mild forms)
- ◆Post-traumatic peripheral nerve syndromes
Procedures at Naftalan
Naphthalan baths, local applications on painful zones, electrophoresis with naphthalan and novocaine, diadynamic currents, magnetotherapy, laser therapy, reflex massage, acupuncture.
About neurological treatment at Naftalan
Which neurological problems respond to Naftalan?+
Cervical and lumbar radiculopathies, sciatica and lumbosciatica, chronic neuritis and neuralgia, plexitis, mild polyneuropathy and post-traumatic peripheral nerve syndromes.
Can Naftalan help if conventional medication isn't working?+
Yes — many patients come to Naftalan precisely when oral medication has reached its limits. Clinical efficacy of 85–90% is consistently reported for chronic peripheral nerve pain.
Will I be free of pain by the end of the cure?+
Most patients are free of acute pain by the end of a 10–12 day programme. Residual stiffness usually continues to improve in the weeks that follow.
Is Naftalan suitable for acute disc herniation?+
No. Acute herniation with severe neurological deficit must first be evaluated by a neurosurgeon. Naftalan is highly effective in the subacute and chronic phases.
Can the cure be combined with physiotherapy at home?+
Absolutely — a structured home physiotherapy programme after the cure typically extends and consolidates the gains.
Other therapy categories
Dermatological conditions
Psoriasis, eczema and chronic inflammatory skin disease
Musculoskeletal diseases
Arthritis, osteoarthrosis, disc disease and spine pathology
Gynaecological & urological conditions
Chronic pelvic inflammation, prostatitis and inflammatory infertility
Post-traumatic & post-surgical recovery
Recovery after fracture, surgery and orthopaedic intervention
Peripheral vascular diseases
Endarteritis, Raynaud's syndrome and chronic venous insufficiency
Respiratory system
Chronic bronchitis, asthma and post-pneumonia rehabilitation