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Medical history
The consultation covers the nature, duration and course of your symptoms, existing conditions, medication and previous treatment. Available medical reports are taken into account.
Private practice · Düsseldorf
Acupuncture.
Dry needling.
Manual medicine.
Medical assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal symptoms. Focus: trigger point acupuncture.
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Assembled anatomy
Layers & trigger points
Tissue layers
BonesNervesMusclesFascia
- Muscle function
- Possible pain areas
The examination checks whether pressure on this muscle reproduces your familiar symptoms. If the findings support it, treatment may aim to reduce pain and improve movement.
Read about this muscle and its trigger pointsMedical assessment
Assessment
and treatment
Your medical history and a physical examination form the basis of treatment. Your symptoms, existing conditions and previous findings are taken into account. Treatment options depend on the examination findings.
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Clinical focus
Treatment
options
Trigger points in muscles
Trigger points are pressure-sensitive areas within muscles. Pain may be felt locally or in another part of the body. The latter is known as referred pain.
A medical examination assesses possible muscular involvement and other causes.
Dry needling
Dry needling uses thin, solid needles to treat selected areas of muscle. No medication is injected. The practice offers this procedure as trigger point acupuncture.
Suitability depends on the examination findings. Benefits, risks and possible alternatives are discussed before treatment.
Manual assessment and treatment
Manual medicine includes medical assessment and treatment techniques performed with the hands. These assess aspects such as joint mobility and muscle function.
The technique used depends on the examination. Contraindications and possible risks are assessed before treatment.
Your symptoms
Musculoskeletal
symptoms
The following examples describe possible reasons to seek an assessment. Whether acupuncture or manual medicine is appropriate depends on the examination findings.
Choose a body region
Head & jawHeadaches and jaw symptoms
For head, facial and jaw symptoms, the possible involvement of muscles or the jaw joints can be assessed. Choosing a treatment requires a medical evaluation of the symptoms.
Neck & shoulderPain and restricted movement
Assessment of neck, shoulder and arm pain includes examination of mobility, muscles and joints. The medical history covers the course of symptoms, radiating pain and symptoms associated with activity.
Back & hipBack, buttock and hip pain
Back, buttock and hip pain can have muscular, joint-related or other causes. Examination helps to assess the symptoms and determine the next steps.
Legs & feetKnee, calf and foot symptoms
For knee, calf, heel or Achilles tendon symptoms, the consultation covers the nature and course of the pain and its relationship to activity. A physical examination follows.
Other symptomsAfter surgery or injury
Persistent symptoms after surgery or accidents can also be medically assessed. Please bring any operation reports, previous findings and details of earlier treatment to your appointment.
Listing these symptoms does not mean that acupuncture is suitable or effective for them. This is assessed individually by the doctor.
Your doctor in Düsseldorf
Medical profile
Dr. med.
Florian Seidel
Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
Dr. med. Florian Seidel holds specialist qualifications in surgery, trauma surgery, and orthopaedics and trauma surgery. Further qualifications include acupuncture and manual medicine.
The private practice focuses on trigger point acupuncture, also known as dry needling, and manual medicine. Suitability is assessed after taking a medical history and performing a physical examination.
Surgery & trauma surgeryOrthopaedicsAcupunctureManual medicine
Practice information
The private practice at a glance
- Treating doctor
- Dr. med. Florian Seidel
- Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
- Location
- Düsseldorf · Find the current practice location on Doctolib.
- Clinical focus
- Acupuncture · Dry needling · Manual medicine
Consultation
Your first appointment
Your first visit includes a medical history, physical examination and discussion of the next steps.
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Physical examination
The examination is guided by your symptoms. It includes assessment of mobility, joint function and pressure-sensitive areas in the muscles.
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Discussing the findings
The examination findings and treatment options are explained. This includes benefits, risks, alternatives and, where necessary, further investigations.
Patient information
Frequently asked questions
Information on appointments, treatment, preparation and fees.
How do I book an appointment?
Appointments are booked exclusively through Doctolib. The link takes you to the profile of Dr. med. Florian Seidel. Please check the available consultation type and location there.
Open the Doctolib profileHow does this differ from traditional acupuncture?
Trigger point acupuncture targets sensitive areas within muscles. Traditional acupuncture uses established acupuncture points. Which approach may be appropriate for you depends on the examination findings.
Is treatment suitable for my symptoms?
This can only be assessed after a personal consultation and medical examination. Not all pain has a muscular cause. The options, limitations, alternatives and risks are discussed with you before treatment.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Please bring any available medical reports and test results, along with an up-to-date medication list. Let the doctor know about previous treatments and the symptoms that concern you most.
How are treatment fees agreed?
Treatment is provided on a private basis. Please discuss the scope and fees with the practice before treatment and ask your insurer about possible reimbursement. Coverage cannot be guaranteed.
Appointments
Book
an appointment
Appointments are booked through Doctolib. Please check the available consultation type and its location there.
Open Doctolib profile Appointments exclusively through Doctolib.Current consultations and the location are listed in the profile.