Prolotherapy

What is Prolotherapy?

 

Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection treatment designed to strengthen and repair injured ligaments, tendons, and joints. Chronic pain often results from tissues that are overstretched, weakened, or slow to heal. Prolotherapy works by injecting a natural solution—commonly dextrose (a type of sugar)—into the injured area, which stimulates the body’s natural healing response. This process encourages the growth of new, healthy tissue, leading to improved stability and long-term pain relief.

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How is it Performed?

 

Using real-time ultrasound guidance, our providers precisely identify the weakened or injured tissues.

• A small needle is carefully guided to the exact target area.

• The prolotherapy solution is injected, stimulating healing and repair.

• The entire procedure is completed in the office, usually within 30–45 minutes.​​

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What Patients Can Expect

 

Minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment

• Soreness may occur for a day or two as the healing process begins

• Patients typically resume normal daily activities soon after the procedure

• Healing is gradual, with improvement building over several weeks as tissues repair and strengthen

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Conditions Treated with Prolotherapy

 

Ultrasound-guided prolotherapy can be effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Joint pain from arthritis (knee, hip, shoulder, ankle)

• Tendon injuries (tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff issues)

• Ligament sprains and chronic instability

• Low back pain or sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction

• Chronic neck pain or whiplash injuries

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