What is Prolotherapy?
The word prolo means proliferation and it categorizes this therapy as a reconstruction method that promotes growth and formation of new connective tissues.

What are connective tissues?
These are connecting materials that help stabilize bones. Ligaments are bone to bone connectors and tendons are pulleys that align muscles to bones. These structures frequently become loose, damaged, and/or partially torn. Frequently, dysfunction in these units generates pain.

How does prolotherapy work?
Prolotherapy, also referred to as non-surgical ligament and tendon reconstruction, uses a solution such as dextrose, which when injected into the abnormal ligaments and tendons causes local inflammation and a natural proliferation followed by fortification and strengthening of the injected tissues.

Who are the candidates for prolotherapy?
Candidates include those people with pain who have unsuccessfully tried different medications, physical therapy, and even surgery.

How many treatments are necessary?
After a thorough evaluation, a series of usually 2-6 outpatient injections at 3-4 week intervals are needed.

How may I learn more about Prolotherapy?
Do an internet search with the word prolotherapy and you will access a wealth of information about it.