Prolotherapy is an innovative technique that relieves pain by directly impacting the underlying condition causing that pain. In contrast to many medical treatments that may provide only temporary benefits, this safe, proven treatment offers lasting relief. Many conditions respond well to prolotherapy, such as facet syndrome (back and neck arthritis), whiplash, joint sprains, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, sprains, chronic tendonitis, and more. At StemCell ARTS, clinical experts can determine if you are a candidate for this healing alternative and help you get your life back.
Prolotherapy promotes long-term, often permanent pain relief by stimulating
the body’s ability to repair itself. A solution of concentrated
dextrose and local anesthetic (steroids are not used) is injected into
the affected ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules. This solution acts
not as a nutrient, but by stimulating the body’s natural ability
to repair these tissues, encouraging growth of new ligament or tendon fibers.
Multiple treatments encourage additional tissue growth to restore and strengthen
the affected area. An individual plan is devised with prolotherapy treatments
scheduled every two to six weeks until the healing is complete, and you
can return to normal activities without pain.
If you are interested in prolotherapy, contact National Spine & Pain Centers today to schedule an appointment with a board-certified pain treatment specialist.
The total appointment time takes approximately 30 minutes, including preparation, treatment and recovery time. Performed in a medical office, prolotherapy relieves pain without the risks of surgery, without general anesthesia or hospital stays, and without a prolonged recovery period. In fact, most people return to their jobs or usual activities right after the procedure.
Initially, mild but temporary swelling and stiffness may occur. Some patients see noticeable improvement after the first sessions are completed, while others realize increasing improvement on each successive visit. Research studies show that over 80 percent of people treated with prolotherapy report a good or excellent result. Many of them are permanently cured. Not only do they enjoy simple pleasures again – a good night’s sleep, sitting through a movie, taking a walk – but many also return to physical activities such as soccer, mountain biking, jogging, skiing, even horseback riding.
Schedule your appointment with an experienced pain specialist today. Contact National Spine & Pain Centers to get started.
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