Gas injections

Gas injections — is a unique treatment method with powerful vasodilatory, analgesic, and regenerative effects on body tissues. Subcutaneous gas injections have been widely used since the 1970s, mainly in leading global health resorts and rehabilitation centers. Neither the famous Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), nor Slavic Bardějov Spa would be complete without these effective “gas injections”. This is a proven therapeutic approach.

Natural carbon dioxide has an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and resorptive effect. Moreover, one of the key features of gas injection therapy is a significant improvement in blood circulation to damaged tissues, which leads to their regeneration (recovery). As we age, our blood vessels become more fragile, less elastic, and less efficient at delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells — leading to so-called "oxygen starvation". By injecting carbon dioxide under the skin, we artificially enhance this oxygen deficiency; cells begin to "suffocate," and the body switches into overdrive: blood flow increases to the areas where CO₂ was injected, bringing with it oxygen and essential nutrients.

Natural carbon dioxide is delivered via a special device using sterile disposable needles directly into biologically active points on the human body. The gas exerts a micro-massage effect on the point and through reflex pathways reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation. The injection, which ranges from 1 to 50 ml per site, is administered by a qualified medical professional. Up to 200 ml may be used during a single session. The number of sessions recommended: usually a course of 10 treatments. The injection site and surrounding area may swell slightly for about an hour and produce a crackling sound upon palpation. The gas is gradually absorbed naturally. There's no need for rest — in fact, movement accelerates absorption.

The therapeutic effect of gas acupuncture is not immediate but becomes noticeable after 3–4 weeks. Patients report reduced or eliminated pain and improved overall physical condition. The main outcomes include pain relief, better blood supply, and faster wound healing.

Proven results make gas injections a recommended treatment for the following conditions:

Ischemic heart disease, post-myocardial infarction condition;
Upper limb injuries: vasoneurosis, Raynaud’s disease and syndrome, acrocyanosis;
Periarthritis humeroscapularis, shoulder-hand syndrome;
Lumbago and sacralgia (e.g., gynecological origin);
Vertebrogenic algic syndrome;
Vasomotor cephalgia, Migraine, Meniere’s syndrome;
Ischemic disease of lower limbs at all stages;
Diabetic peripheral vascular syndrome;
Varicose disease of lower extremities;
Buerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans);
Angina-related ischemic heart conditions;
Degenerative joint and back diseases with pain syndrome;
Rheumatological indications;
Coxarthrosis;
Periarthritis humeroscapularis;
Migraine;
Meniere’s disease;
Scleroderma;
Sexual dysfunction;
Lhermitte’s sign, cauda equina syndrome;
Pain in shoulders, elbows, and joints;
Rheumatic pain triggered by weather changes;
Cramps and pain in calves and lower limbs;
Dysmenorrhea – menstrual pain;
Skin inflammation.