Prolotherapy Overview

Encyclopedia: Prolotherapy

Wikipedia.orgWIKIPEDIA.ORG

Prolotherapy involves injecting an otherwise non-pharmacological and non-active irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons or ligaments for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain. There is conflicting evidence about its effectiveness and it is an experimental treatment. Prolotherapy can be distinguished from sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is the use of injections of caustics into the veins, in vascular surgery and dermatology, to remove...


Keep reading...

Visual Exploration: Back Pain

Body MapsBODY MAPS

Layers: (click to view/hide)

+Zoom-

Search:

Web Results

GoogleGOOGLE

Guide Note

MahaloMAHALO

Mahalo Top 7

More Top 7 ...

Question and Answer

Yahoo! AnswersYAHOO! ANSWERS

Prolotherapy?
Does anyone have any experience with prolotherapy? Does it work?

I had never heard of it until now. The website below is very informative and should be helpful in answering your question.

Asked by Gio - 357 days ago

Are there any doctors within 2 hours of Binghamton, NY who use Prolotherapy in their...
Prolotherapy is a therapy using injections to an area of the body which is in...

Doctors inject botulism poison into people's faces to make them look prettier - it's called Botox. I suggest you go talk to some of them, there are tons.

Asked by amberbander - 27 months ago

Forum Search

OmgiliOMGILI

  • Prolotherapy for Torn Labrum? - 6 replies

    had multiple rotator cuff tears. Have had two treatments of prolotherapy in Chicago so far, all me to avoid surgery and pitch again, or surgery is the only option....seems like the prolotherapy

    Jun 16, 2008

  • Prolotherapy - - 3 replies

    http://www.journalofprolotherapy.com/quest...and_answers.php Prolotherapy is little-known treatment which can, if used repeatedly, cause the joint to further deteriorate. I've been doing prolotherapy

    Oct 31, 2008

  • Prolotherapy, again - 13 replies

    Hi everyone, I'm new and I posted under the existing prolotherapy topic, but didn't have any luck prolotherapy, but I would be really grateful to hear from anyone with experience. I am especially

    Jun 11, 2007

Doctor-moderated Forums

MedHelpMEDHELP

  • PROLOTHERAPY

    I have had back, hip and front thigh pain for over 2 years. Have had every test (results normal) and treatment from PT t...

  • Sprained elbow ligament from pitching

    I am looking for answers to Prolotherapy whether it is something I should check into and is it safe for ligaments in my e...

  • prolotherapy

    How successful is prolotherapy, and over what period is this treatment used?

Back Exercises Slide Show

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

Stretching and strengthening your back and supporting muscles can help to prevent future back pain. If you have 15 minutes a day, then you have enough time for these exercises from the Mayo Clinic which help to make your back stronger than ever.

Back Exercises Slide Show

Causes of Back Pain Slide Show

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

Back pain is one of the most common complaints for which people see their doctors. Learn about the bones and muscles of your back and understand the most common causes of back pain including strains, sprains, spasms, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.

Causes of Back Pain Slide Show

Proper Lifting Slide Show

Mayo ClinicMAYO CLINIC

Your leg muscles are some of the strongest muscles in your body. This is why people always say "lift with your legs, not with your back" when trying to lift a heavy object. Learn some tips and techniques to avoid hurting your back when lifting heavy objects with this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.

Proper Lifting Slide Show


Related in the Kosmos


more categories...

RightHealth Marketplace

RightHealthRIGHTHEALTH

  • Price: $3.70

    Used - Prolotherapy is a simple, natural and safe technique that stimulates the body's healing mechanisms into growing new ligament and tendon tissue. It provides a permanent cure for many chronic, painful conditions without the...

    click.linksynergy.com


  • Price: $15.90

    New - Prolotherapy is a simple, natural and safe technique that stimulates the body's healing mechanisms into growing new ligament and tendon tissue. It provides a permanent cure for many chronic, painful conditions without the...

    click.linksynergy.com


Treatment Success for Prolotherapy

DailyStrengthDAILYSTRENGTH


Condition Members Success
Chronic Pain 8 88%
Fibromyalgia 8 88%
Back Pain 1 100%
Ehlers-Danlos Syn... 2 100%
Migraine Headache... 1 100%

Overall, 95% (20 members) find Prolotherapy helpful.