Orthopaedic Treatments in Mallorca

Treatments at a glance

Below you will find a short description of each procedure offered at our practice — with indications, typical course and the combinations we use most often. Click any heading for the full treatment page.

Whole-body cryotherapy at -110°C

Whole-body cryotherapy uses extreme cold (down to -110°C) for 2-3 minutes to reduce systemic inflammation, accelerate recovery and ease pain. It is used for arthritis, chronic pain, sports injuries and for recovery after intensive training. To our knowledge, our chamber is the only whole-body cryotherapy facility in Mallorca and is particularly valued by cyclists, runners and tennis players preparing for tournaments.

SpineMed spinal decompression

SpineMed is a computer-controlled decompression system used for herniated discs, sciatica and chronic lower back pain. Precise, gentle traction creates negative pressure within the disc, which can support disc rehydration and decompression of pinched nerves. A typical course is 15-20 sessions over 4-6 weeks, combined with physiotherapy and core stabilisation.

Ultrasound-guided injections

Targeted injections deliver medication (local anaesthetic, corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid) directly to the source of pain. We use real-time ultrasound guidance, which improves precision and safety. Common indications include tendinopathies, bursitis, joint pain and radicular irritation.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)

Focused shockwave therapy is a well-documented conservative option for chronic tendinopathies such as plantar fasciitis, tennis/golfer's elbow and calcific shoulder tendinitis. The standard course is 3-5 weekly sessions and is often combined with PRP, injections and physiotherapy.

PRP – platelet-rich plasma

PRP therapy uses growth factors from your own blood, prepared by centrifugation and injected under ultrasound guidance into the affected tissue. PRP is used for tendinopathies, partial tears and cartilage problems. A course typically consists of 1-3 injections several weeks apart.

Surgery – when a referral makes sense

Dr. Diedrich does not perform surgery himself. If, in rare cases, an arthroscopic operation (for example a meniscal or ACL tear) is medically necessary, we provide a targeted referral to a specialist surgeon. Our practice focuses on conservative and regenerative procedures such as ultrasound-guided injections/infiltrations, which help avoid many operations.

Manual medicine (chiropractic therapy)

Dr. Diedrich holds the German medical specialty qualification in Manual Medicine (Manuelle Medizin). Specific manual techniques address spinal blockages, joint dysfunction and muscular tension — frequently for cervicogenic headache, sacroiliac dysfunction and lower back pain. Treatment is performed by a qualified physician and is not comparable to non-medical applications.

Regenerative medicine

Under regenerative medicine we group biological procedures that support the body's own healing — including PRP, hyaluronic acid injections, orthomolecular therapy and selected phytotherapy. The goal is structural regeneration rather than purely symptomatic relief.

Medical acupuncture

Physician-administered acupuncture (body and ear acupuncture) is used for chronic pain, muscular tension, migraine and as part of multimodal pain management. In Germany it is recognised as an evidence-based option for chronic lower back and knee pain.

Custom orthotics & insoles after gait analysis

Based on a DIERS 4D gait analysis we manufacture individual insoles and orthotics that correct biomechanical imbalances and offload overuse syndromes (plantar fasciitis, jumper's knee, sacroiliac strain). Particularly relevant for runners, hikers and athletes training on Mallorca's varied terrain.

Trigger-point therapy and dry needling

Myofascial trigger points are a frequent source of local and referred pain. Using ischaemic compression, dry needling and manual therapy we release these points specifically. Common applications include chronic neck pain, tension-type headache and lumbar trigger points.

Kinesio taping

Functional taping supports muscles and joints without restricting range of motion. We use it as an adjunct for sports injuries, tendinopathies and after injections, allowing patients to resume activity quickly.

Cupping therapy

Cupping is a traditional technique we use mainly for myofascial tension, fascial adhesions and chronic lumbar pain. Combined with manual medicine and trigger-point therapy it can improve mobility and reduce pain.