Chronic pain – when the body no longer switches off the pain signal
Chronic pain is among the most common health problems of our time. It develops when a pain stimulus persists over a long period or when the nervous system continues to signal "pain" even after the original cause has subsided. For those affected, pain often becomes a daily companion – impacting mood, sleep, concentration, and quality of life.
Many patients endure a long odyssey of medical examinations, medications, and therapies without finding lasting relief. Chronic pain, however, is a distinct medical condition encompassing physical, neurological, and psychological components.
How chronic pain develops:
The nervous system can change over time: it develops what is known as pain memory. Pain signals are processed more intensely, even when there is no longer an acute injury. At the same time, stress, traumatic experiences, inflammation, improper posture, or emotional strain can worsen the symptoms.
Chronic pain often occurs in:
Nerve pain
Migraines and tension headaches
Back pain
Muscle pain (e.g., fibromyalgia)
Pain syndromes following injuries or surgeries
Those affected often also report sleep problems, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating and psychological stress – a vicious cycle that can further intensify the pain.
A modern, holistic approach:
At the Almas Institute and the Las Almas clinics, we do not view chronic pain in isolation, but rather in the interplay of body, brain, and mind. Therefore, we work with modern, scientifically sound methods that address various levels and are also used in therapy-resistant cases.
Our treatment includes:
Ketamine therapy
Ketamine can modulate overactive pain processing in the brain and is used particularly when conventional drug therapies do not achieve the desired effect.
rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation)
Targeted magnetic impulses stimulate pain-relevant brain regions to realign neuronal activity and break chronic pain loops.
neurofeedback
Patients learn to regulate their brain activity and change dysfunctional patterns that often play a role in chronic pain.
psychotherapy
Chronic pain often has emotional and psychological components. Psychotherapeutic support helps to reduce stress, develop coping strategies, and minimize the influence of the psyche on pain perception.
Hybrid Fast Therapy
Our intensive, individually tailored program combines neurological, physical, and psychological treatment elements. It is primarily aimed at patients for whom traditional therapies have not been sufficiently effective. Care is provided in person on-site and subsequently through telemedicine support.
Living with chronic pain – new perspectives
Chronic pain dominates the lives of many sufferers – it makes professional demands, social interactions, sleep, and inner stability difficult. But there are ways to reduce pain intensity and regain quality of life.
Key components include:
Stress and emotion regulation
Training your own body awareness
stable support systems
realistic goals and continuous support
Our modern therapies enable many patients to significantly alleviate their symptoms, even after years of unsuccessful treatment.
Your path to a better quality of life
Chronic pain doesn't have to be a life sentence. With a multimodal, scientifically sound approach, ketamine, rTMS, neurofeedback, and psychotherapy open up new perspectives for people who have already tried many other treatments. Our team provides you with personal and holistic support, from the initial consultation to sustainable stabilization in everyday life.
