Prolotherapy: an impressive solution to all sorts of physical pains
Prolotherapy is a very effective treatment for many forms of musculoskeletal pain. This is because prolotherapy targets ligaments, cartilage and tendon (LCT) structures that our often at the bottom of many pain syndromes. The musculoskeletal system has to be highly flexible and adaptable to physical demands while maintaining structural integrity. This is no small demand considering the constant movement of the human body. LCT tissues stabilize and move bony structures along joints allowing the body a wide array of fluid movements. But LCT tissues can be injured just like any other part of the body. For example an unexpected step off a street curb and an injury might arise to the knee, ankle and or even one's lower back. The stability of the body is what LCT structures are all about. Wear and tear to these tissues is a very, very common occurrence for the general public. Athletic injuries can especially leave LCT tissues weakened and injured and in need of attention.
Now consider that unless there is a significant tear or destruction of tissue in an LCT structure there typically will not be positive findings with diagnostic imaging. Unstable or injured LCT structures are for the most part not visible with modern diagnostic imaging. LCT structures hold joints in stable positions based on the health of those tissues. A weak foundation leads to all sorts of problems in house, home and body. LCT syndromes are probably responsible for the vast majority of pain syndromes not corrected by conservative medical management (such as chiropractic and or physical therapy) when there are negative diagnostic imaging studies.
Try Prolo if More Conservative Measures Have Not Produced Results
What is Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy creates a regenerative process in injured and unstable ligaments, tendons and cartilage tissues. This is done by injecting a solution of sterile water, 12.5 % dextrose solution (sugar water) and lidocaine at the bone/ligament interface. Research indicates that even what is called dry needling (no injectable solution) is proven to reduce pain when injecting in injured LCT tissues. After a prolotherapy treatment LCT tissues heal and strengthen over a 4-6 week period. The strength of Prolotherapy is that it restores and regenerates the health of LCT tissues creating more stable joints and reducing associated pain.
Prolotherapy is a very safe effective treatment for all sorts of physical pains when compared to surgery
An Alternative to Surgery
More and more the public has growing concerns for surgical treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Surgery can be very helpful but it should be used as a last resort. Prolotherapy in one study has been shown effective in managing patients that had a history of poor surgical outcomes (Failed Back Syndrome). Pain Physician. 2005 Apr 8(2);167-83.
Mayo Clinic on Prolotherapy
As of April 2005, doctors at the Mayo Clinic began supporting prolotherapy. Mayo Clinic doctors list the areas that are most likely to benefit from prolotherapy treatment as ankles, knees, elbows, and the sacroiliac joint at the low back. The Mayo clinic reports that "unlike steroid injections — which may provide temporary relief — prolotherapy involves a more permanent strengthening and healing by stimulating tissue growth."
Superior to Steroid injections
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Get Pain Free
- Heals and regenerates injured tissues.
- Very effective.
- The major alternative to surgical procedures for chronic pain.
- Needle procedure treats interface of ligaments, tendons and or cartilage.
- Easy to assess need and expected results.
Don't Settle For....
Chronic pain, addiction to medications and or the risks of surgery.
Pricing: $175 a treatment.
Get Started Today
A quick examination by a trained doctor can determine if prolotherapy is a good treatment for your medical needs.
If you have:
- back pain
- sacroiliac (SI) pain
- neck pain
- shoulder pain
- elbow pain
- knee pain
- hand pain
- foot pain
- ankle pain
Prolo maybe able to help you.
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