Why is prolotherapy so popular for chronic pain relief? Prolotherapy Austin is a drug-free treatment that stimulates the body to heal injured ligaments and tendons. The therapy has been shown to be an effective alternative to surgery and drugs for pain management. It works by triggering the body's natural responses to injury, healing damaged areas of tissue and restoring the surrounding tissue.
What is prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is an injection technique used to aid in the healing of both acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Michael Baroody and Dr. Derrick Harris, both pain management specialists, use the procedure to aid in the healing process. The treatment is offered as a pain management technique to athletes, soldiers and veterans.
How does prolotherapy work?
Prolotherapy is usually performed during a two-hour in-office session, though it can be performed in a single session, or can be performed during a doctor's office visit. During the therapy, the patient is treated by an experienced health care provider, usually a physical therapist, who aligns and tightens tendons to increase their strength and pull the injured ligaments closer to the body.
Once the prolotherapy is in place, the therapist then uses an injection-like solution of chemical lubricant to help the body repair itself, reinforcing the tissue and scar tissue in the injury area to assist with the healing process. The ideal material to use is a substance that has already been used to treat a similar injury.
Who should receive prolotherapy?
Anyone who suffers from pain or discomfort due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis should consider prolotherapy. Side effects may include light bruising and redness.
What are the benefits of prolotherapy?
Stress related to the injury reduces pain in a number of ways, including:
Relief of the initial trauma of the injury
Relief of the pain resulting from inflammation
Increased activity of tissue, bringing the ability for a joint to move to the desired range
How much does a session cost?
A typical prolotherapy treatment is $450 to $800.
Who is eligible to receive the therapy?
Chronic pain is defined as a pain that lasts at least six months or more with no relief from non-surgical treatments.
How is prolotherapy delivered?
Approximately 40% of the muscles that control knee motion are located in the feet. This means that the pain in the joints is often located at the foot. A specially designed sleeve, called a valgus foot-shaped compression bandage, is placed on the injured foot and wrapped tightly. A pedometer helps measure the exact amount of pressure placed on the foot. The pressure and release must be timed precisely or the effectiveness of the treatment is compromised.
Conclusion
You can continue to apply your prolotherapy patches on the affected areas of the injured area to accelerate healing and relieve pain. There are no side effects to this therapy, and the results are permanent. You will see and feel the difference as your skin heals. After 2 months, pain will typically improve.
How can I protect my skin during the treatment?
Prolotherapy is a drug-free treatment that stimulates the body's natural responses to injury, healing damaged areas of tissue and restoring the surrounding tissue. However, the skin will be very sensitive during the treatment. Keep your skin moist and dry it. If you don't have any areas of discomfort, use no more than 1 layer of treatment. If your skin is very dry, try to apply only the treatment on one area.
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