prolotherapy

Prolotherapy

The word "Prolo" is short for proliferation as prolotherapy treatment enhances the growth and formation of new ligament tissue in areas where there is weakness or excess scar tissue. Prolotherapy is a non surgical treatment option for ligament reconstruction and chronic pain for different types of musculoskeletal pain that include arthritic conditions, back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, whiplash injuries, chronic tendonitis, torn tendons, ligaments and cartilage, degenerated or herniated discs, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica. Prolotherapy uses a dextrose (sugar water) solution, which is injected into the ligament or tendon where it attaches to the bone. The initial reaction to the treatment is a localized inflammation in these weak areas which then increase the blood supply and flow of nutrients and stimulates the tissue to repair itself.