WO2002064069A2

WO2002064069A2 - Heat/cold treatment and devices used in pain treatment especially of acute tension headache and migraine

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Publication number: WO2002064069A2
Application number: PCT/EP2001/015333
Authority: WO
Inventors: Werner Sinnig; Peter Goroll
Original assignee: Werner Sinnig; Peter Goroll
Priority date: 2000-12-28
Filing date: 2001-12-27
Publication date: 2002-08-22
Also published as: DE10065592A1; EP1383450A2; AU2002252972A1; WO2002064069A3

Abstract

The invention relates to a heat/cold treatment and to devices used in pain treatment especially of acute tension headache and migraine which is based on the effect of the alternate application from the exterior to arterial and venous vessels of heat and cold for different intervals (seconds or minutes). The treatment dissolves the congestion in the blood vessels, the painful region is supplied with blood and the respective nerve tracts, synapses and conduction fibers are influenced in a pain-relieving manner. To this end, the housing or bands are provided with cooling and heating units/elements and cold/heat is supplied by feeding power or cold or hot water or corresponding coolants (oils) while providing a humid milieu which may contain a medicament.

Description

Heat-cold procedures and devices for pain treatment, especially of acute tension headache and migraines

description

So far, mainly medicinal treatments are known for the treatment of acute tension headache and migraines.

Normal ner driving and devices for pain treatment are based on the findings in the symptoms (Fig. 1 and 2) tension headache, various forms of pain (Fig. 3 and 4), especially in migraine and tinitus complaints (Fig. 1 and 2. ) and comparable complaints.

From the point of view of the inventors, migraine pain and other forms of headache are a state of vascular persistence, which is therefore not subject to contraction and, due to the existing enlargement or narrowing of the vessel, leads to vascular pain which is communicated to the brain cells via the nerve tracts. Only when the vascular behavior (enlargement or narrowing) dissolves does the pain decrease. As is known, this vascular behavior can persist for a long time, even over several days, and lead to the known unbearable complaints of the patient.

With this new method, external influence can be used to remove the state of stiffness. There is a reorganization of the vascular drain in its original elasticity and contractility.

The method and the devices described in more detail below (Fig. 1 - 4) serve to reduce or eliminate pain (headache, migraine and the like / elimination of tinitus complaints and comparable complaints).

The function is based on the effects of heat and cold alternating on the arterial and venous vessels from outside, in alternating periods of time in seconds or minutes. This heat-cold alternation causes the solidification of the blood vessels to dissolve, which supplies the respective pain area with blood and has a pain-relieving effect on the responsible nerve pathways, synapses and stimulation conductors.

Through the heat-cold treatment, the natural flexibility of the above. Systems promoted and thus the pain reduced or eliminated.

The pain treatment by existing devices is based on the warmth / cold stimulation activation. All forms of cold and heat supply are conceivable. Electric hot and cold plates, dry or moist environment, moisture or dry cloths or corresponding materials made of plastic, fabric, rubber.

The devices (Fig. 1 - 4) are easy to handle and are equipped with cooling and heating units / elements and act via power supply or cold and hot water supply or corresponding cooling liquids (such as oils or fixed units and from ice cubes to liquid ones Nitrogen.

Additional medicinal additions (especially homeopathic) can be added, such as. B. Moisture milieu with St. John's wort or similar vascular relaxing herbal ingredients.

The present principle of supplying heat and cold was tested on several people with acute pain. The success rate was approx. 90%, whereby tension headache, migraine and acute headache require different lengths of heat and cold supply.

In tension headache, the same duration of heat and cold proves to be the most successful.

For migraines, a longer cold supply works most effectively compared to a shorter heat supply. The decision as to which individual settings / frequencies are selected can be derived from the secondary symptoms (such as sensitivity to light, sensitivity to noise, nausea, sensitivity to pressure and sensitivity to heat and cold).

A device (FIG. 1) similar to a headphone (FIG. 1) (1) with two shells (FIG. 1) (2) is used for the treatment of migraine, tension headache and tinitus. In the shells (Fig. 1) (2) are the heating (Fig. 1) (3) cooling elements (Fig. 1) (4), which are controlled by a corresponding device (Fig. 1) (5) either in time interval control Apply the heat (Fig. 1) (3) or the cold element (Fig. 1) (4) alternating the skin. A cushion of moisture / tissue must be present between the cold and warm elements and the epidermis.

Electrical leads (Fig. 1) (6) run in the bracket of the headphones (Fig. 1) (1) and are connected to the low-voltage or normal device (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) (Fig. 1) (7) 8) are connected. The low-voltage or normal device (Fig. 1) (8) is provided with the on / off switch (Fig. 1) (9) and with the interval and time control (Fig. 1) (10).

In the heating element (Fig. 1) (3) or the cold plate elements (Fig. 1) (4) cooling fin systems (Fig. 1) (11) made of different materials such. As aluminum, brass, ceramics and other metals that dissipate heat and cold are used.

The low-current supply is used to heat or cool in order to use the alternating electromechanics (FIG. 1) (5) and the associated associated control electronics (Fig. 1) (8) within the necessary intervals to arrive at the pain treatment required in each case.

The plate / film that closes the heat / cold elements (Fig. 1) (12) must be provided with a moisturizer (Fig. 1) (13) in order not to negatively influence the treatment area epidermically and physiologically (dehydration of the epidermis).

For the treatment of migraines, tension headache and tinitus, a device (FIG. 1) similar to a headphone (FIG. 1) (1) with two shells (FIG. 1) (2) is used. In the shells (Fig. 1) (2) are the heat (Fig. 1) (3) cold elements (Fig. 1) (4) with the possibility of liquid absorption, which can be done by a corresponding device (Fig. 1) ( 5) in time interval control of either the heat (Fig. 1) (3) or the cold element (Fig. 1) (4) in alternation of the skin. The time interval control device (Fig. 1) (5) is connected via an electrical cable (Fig. 1) (6) to the low-voltage device (Fig. 1) (7) with the on / off switch (Fig. 1) (8) provided and with the interval control (Fig. 1) (9).

The heating / cooling elements (Fig. 2) (3 and 4) are connected to the respective supply lines (Fig. 2) (10 and 11). The feed lines (Fig. 2) (10 and 11) are in turn connected to the heat / coolant tank (Fig. 2) (12). The pump (Fig. 2) (13) for liquid control is integrated in the heat / coolant liquid box (Fig. 2) (12).

In the bracket (Fig. 2) (1) two hoses are integrated, of which one (14) warm liquid and the other line cold liquid (Fig. 2) (15) to the respective heating / cooling elements (Fig. 2) ( 3 and 4) so that a heating and cooling coolant circuit is created. The cable (Fig. 2) (16) for controlling the time interval control device (Fig. 2) (5) is integrated in the headphones (Fig. 2) (1).

The heating and cooling elements (Fig. 2) (3 and 4) must be provided with a moisture depot (Fig. 2) (17) for better heat and cold transfer to the skin.

Furthermore, the method described above can be used to treat painful inflammatory diseases of the extremities in the figure below.

The hollow cooling / heating element (Fig. 3) (3) is placed in a housing bottle (Fig. 3) with a flexible band (Fig. 3) (1) of different lengths and widths.

(3) inserted so that on the tape (Fig. 3) (1) they are lined up at intervals like on a string of pearls and by the control element (Fig. 3)

(4) alternating cooling and heating liquid via the hoses (Fig. 3) (5 and 6) in connection with the heating and cooling basin (Fig. 3) (7 and 8) to the heating / cooling elements (Fig. 3) ( 2) transported. The heat / cold pool (Fig. 3) (7 and 8) is a pump (Fig. 3) (9) which pumps the heating and cooling liquid through the liquid system.

The electrical control element (Fig. 3) (4) is connected to the pump (Fig. 3) (9) by means of the electric cable (Fig. 3) (10) and is switched on and off (Fig. 3) (11 ) and the interval control (Fig. 3) (12) and different time units for hot and cold regulated.

The liquid-carrying hoses (Fig. 3) (13 and 14) are located between the heating and cooling elements (Fig. 2) (2). The heating / cooling elements (Fig. 3) (2) are each provided with a moisturizer (Fig. 3) (15) which has the task of bringing the heat or cold more quickly into the skin or deeper layers due to the moisture mist.

The heat-cold band (Fig. 3) (1) is closed and opened by a corresponding Velcro fastener (Fig. 3) (16).

Also for the treatment of the different pain conditions of the body such as B. the extremities, the heating / cooling device is suitable in the following training:

The cooling (Fig. 4) (2) and heating elements (Fig. 4) (3) are inserted into a flexible band (Fig. 4) (1) in different lengths and widths, so that on the band (Fig. 4) (1) these are lined up at intervals like on a string of pearls and alternately generated by the control element (Fig. 4) (4) heating and cooling. The cold (Fig. 4) (2) and heating elements (Fig. 4) (3) are each introduced into the protective housing (Fig. 4) (14).

The low-control voltage device (Fig. 4) (4) is provided with an on / off switch (Fig. 4) (5) and the interval control (Fig. 4) (6) for heating and cooling.

The control element (Fig. 4) (4) is connected with an electric cable (Fig. 4) (7) to the cable leading to the heating / cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3) (Fig. 4) (8) , Behind the two heating and cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3) is the interchangeable electromechanical control (Fig. 4) (9) for the rhythmic change of the heating and cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3).

The cooling and cooling fins (Fig. 4) (10) are arranged in front of the heating / cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3).

The heating / cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3) are completed by the element (sealing lid / film) (Fig. 4) (11).

The closure element (Fig. 4) (11), the moisturizer (Fig. 4) (12) is applied to allow the heat or cold to penetrate the skin and the underlying regions more quickly.

The ends of the heat and cold band (Fig. 4) (1) are provided with a Velcro fastener (Fig. 4) (13), ^• which closes or opens the heat and cold band.

The use of the heat-cold band depends on the underlying illness. The particular heat-cold band to be used (FIG. 4) (1) is thus selected and used in accordance with the state of pain for the respective body part.

For the treatment of migraines, tension headache and tinitus, the device (Fig. 5) is also suitable, similar to a headphone (Fig. 5) (1) with two shells (Fig. 5) (2). On resp. The heat exchangers (FIG. 5) (4) are located in the shells (FIG. 5) (2). With the heat exchangers, the me cold Peltier elements (Fig. 5) (3) upstream, so that when the Peltier element (Fig. 5) (3) generates cold and thereby emits great heat, this heat via the heat exchanger (Fig. 5 ) (4).

The resulting heat from the previously mentioned process is connected by the cooling water supply and discharge lines (Fig. 5) (7 and 8) to the cooling water tank with cooling water (Fig. 5) (5) by means of the pump (Fig. 5) (6) transported away in a circulating manner. There is therefore heat exchange via this circulating liquid system, which protects the Peltier element (FIG. 5) (3) from overheating.

The Peltier elements are controlled by means of the control device for the pump of the interval and time control for the Peltier elements (FIG. 5) (FIG. 9). H. for how long they have to give up cold or heat in the interval.

The control device for the pump and the interval and time control for the Peltier elements is connected to the connecting wires (Fig. 5) (13).

The control element (Fig. 5) (9) is provided with the on and off switch (Fig. 5) (10).

In order to protect the human skin, the heat-cold Peltier element (Fig. 5) (3) is provided with a final plate / film (Fig. 5) (11).

The Peliter element (Fig. 5) (3) is provided so that the heat and the cold which the Peltier element (Fig. 5) (3) gives off to the applied skin region provide the appropriate intensity and immediacy for the cold and heat the final plate / film (Fig. 5) (11) with a moisturizer (Fig. 5) (12). The moisturizer can be added additional medicinal additions (especially homeopathic), such as. B. a moist environment with St. John's wort or similar vascular relaxing plant ingredients. With the present invention, the described pain conditions can thus be alleviated and mostly completely eliminated without conventional pharmacological stress. Vascular weakness such as B. with migraines are corrected after a short time in most cases completely with proper use of the invention.

Claims

Expectations

Heat-cold procedures and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraines, characterized in that the effects of heat and cold on the arterial and venous vessels alternating between different periods of time in seconds or minutes dissolve the solidification of the blood vessels Pain area is supplied with blood and the pain-relieving nerve tracts, synapses and stimulation conductors are relieved by providing the housing or ligaments (Fig. 1-5) with cooling and heating units / elements and by supplying electricity or cold and hot water or corresponding cooling liquids (oils ) supplied with medication by means of a moisturizing environment.

2. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claim 1, characterized in that a headband (Fig.1) (1) provided with two shells (Fig.1) (2) is used.

3. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that in the two shells (Fig.1) (2) heat (Fig.1) (3) cold elements (Fig.1) (4), which by the time interval control device (Fig.1) (5) applies either the heating (Fig.1) (3) or the cooling element (Fig.1) (4) of the skin area to be treated ,

4. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that in the headband (Fig. 1) (1) electrical leads (Fig. 1) (6) and are connected to the low-voltage device (Fig.1) (8) via the connecting wires (Fig.1) (7), the low-voltage device (Fig.1) (8) having an on and off switch (Fig.1) (9 ) and the interval control (Fig.1) (10) is provided.

5. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the heating element (Fig. 1) (3) and the cold plate element (Fig.1) (4) cooling fin systems (Fig .1) (11) made of aluminum, brass, and liquid deposits are connected upstream.

6. heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the heat-cold elements (Fig.1) (3 and 4) with a final plate / film (Fig.1 ) (12) and the moisturizer (Fig.1) (13) are provided.

7. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claim 1, characterized in that a headphone (Fig.2) (1) with two shells (Fig.2) (2) is used, wherein in the Mussels (Fig.2) (2) the heat (Fig.2) (3) and cold elements (Fig.2) (4) are integrated for liquid absorption.

8. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 and 7, characterized in that the device (Fig.2) (5) with a time interval control the heat (Fig.2) (3) or applying the cold element (Fig. 2) (4) alternating the skin and providing the time interval control (Fig. 2) (5) via an electrical cable (Fig. 2) (6) with the low-voltage device (Fig. 2) (7) is connected to the on / off switch (Fig.2) (8) and the interval control (Fig.2) (9).

9. heat-cold process and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1,7 and 8, characterized in that the heat-cold elements (Fig.2) (3 and 4) with the supply lines (Fig.2) (10 and 11) and these are in turn connected to the heat / coolant tank (Fig. 2) (12), the pump (Fig. 2) (13) being integrated in the heat / coolant tank (Fig. 2) (12) ,

10. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 7, 8 and 9, characterized in that the bracket (Fig. 2) (1) with two tubes (Fig. 2) (14 and 15) and the cable (Fig.2) (16) is integrated.

11. Heat-cold methods and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraines according to claims 1,7, 8,9 and 10 characterized in that the heating and cooling elements (Fig.2) (3 and 4) are equipped with a moisture depot (Fig.2) (17).

12. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claim 1, characterized in that in a flexible band (Fig.3) (1) hollow cold and heat elements (Fig.3) (2) in one Housing pocket (Fig.3) (3) are inserted.

13. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 and 12, characterized in that the control element (Fig.3) (4) connected to the tubes (Fig.3) (5 and 6) , these in turn connected to the heating and cooling basin (Fig. 3) (7 and 8), which transports the cooling and heating fluid to the heating / cooling element (Fig. 3) (2) alternately.

14. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 12 and 13, characterized in that the heat and cold pool (Fig. 3) (7 and 8) is a pump (Fig. 3) (9) is introduced.

15. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 12, 13 and 14, characterized in that the electrical control element (Fig.3) (4) with the pump (Fig.3) ( 9) and the electric cable (Fig. 3) (10) is connected and controls the interval control (Fig.3) (12) via the on / off switch (Fig.3) (11).

16. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 12, 13, 14 and 15 characterized in that the heating / cooling elements (Fig.3) (2) with the hoses (Fig.3) (13 and 14) are connected.

17. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 12 to 16, characterized in that the heat-cold elements (Fig.3) (2) with a moisturizer (Fig.3) (15th ) are provided.

18. Heat-cold method and devices for the treatment of pain, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 12 to 17, characterized in that the heat-cold band (Fig.3) (1) with the closure (Fig.3) (16 ) is closed.

19. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claim 1, characterized in that a flexible band (Fig.4) (1) the cold (Fig.4) (2) and heat elements (Fig. 4) (3) are inserted and inserted into the protective housing (Fig. 4) (14).

20. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1 and 19, characterized in that the low-voltage control device (Fig.4) (4) with the on and off switch (Fig.4) ( 5) and the interval control (Fig.4) (6) is provided.

21. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19 and 20, characterized in that the low-voltage control device (Fig. 4) (4) with the electrical cables (Fig. 4) (7 and 8) and the heating / cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3), the interchangeable electromechanical control (Fig. 4) (9) behind the two heating / cooling elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3) located.

22. Heat-cold process and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19, 20 and 21, characterized in that the heat-cold elements (Fig. 4) (2 and 3), the cooling fins (Fig. 4 ) (10) are upstream, closed with the element (Fig.4) (11), and the moisturizer (Fig.4) (12) is applied.

23. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19 to 22, characterized in that the heat-cold band (Fig. 4) (1) with a Velcro fastener (Fig. 4) (13 ) is provided.

24. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claim 1, 19-23 since characterized in that a headband (Fig.5) (1) provided with two shells (Fig.5) (2) is used.

25. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19-24, characterized in that in / on the two

Shells (Fig.5) (2) are the heat-cold Peltier elements (Fig.5) (3), which are heated or cooled by the time interval control device (Fig.5) (9) of the skin (Fig.5) (3 ) applies.

26. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19-25, characterized in that the Peltier elements (Fig.5) (3) via the connecting wire (Fig.5) (13 ) are connected to the control device for the pump and interval and time control (Fig. 5) (9), the control device (Fig. 5) (9) being provided with an on / off switch (Fig. 5) (10).

27. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19-26, characterized in that the heat exchanger (Fig. 5) (4) via the cooling water supply (Fig.5) (7) and the hot water discharge (Fig.5) (8) is connected to the cooling water tank with cooling water (Fig.5) (5).

28. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19-27, characterized in that the cooling water via the feed and discharge lines (Fig. 5) (6) (Fig. 5) .5) (7 and 8) is brought to the heat exchanger (4).

29. Heat-cold method and devices for pain treatment, in particular of acute tension headache and migraine according to claims 1, 19-28, characterized in that the heat-cold Peltier element (Fig.5) (3) the final plate / film (Fig .5) (11) and is provided with the moisturizer (Fig. 5) (12).