Prolotherapy

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Prolotherapy

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Prolotherapy involves injections of a mild irritant into the injured part of your body. Most of the time the injection contains saline, dextrose (a type of sugar), and lidocaine, which is a numbing agent. Dr. Gedik custom tailors the injection, so the exact composition depends on your needs.

The fact that the injection is a mild irritant causes your body begin a healing response, and a cascade of events results in new, healthy cells. You’re likely to feel less pain, have more strength, and be able to move the injured joint better.

Prolotherapy is not the same as platelet-rich plasma injections or stem cell therapy. Both of those types of therapies are composed of elements obtained from your own blood. There is a slightly higher risk associated with prolotherapy injections, but the risks are minimal.

Cortisone injections are also different from prolotherapy. These injections simply treat the symptoms rather than helping your body actually heal.

Conditions That Prolotherapy Treats

Prolotherapy can be successfully used to treat a range of conditions. Some of them include:

    • Joint pain and instability
    • Back and neck pain
    • Whiplash
    • Tendinitis
    • Degenerative disc disease
    • Knee or ankle pain
    • Meniscal tears
    • Osteoarthritis
    • IT band syndrome
    • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
    • Rotator cuff tears
    • Plantar fasciitis

What to Expect During a Prolotherapy Treatment

Usually, a prolotherapy treatment takes about 30 minutes or so. First, our staff will clean the skin in the area being treated, then apply a lidocaine cream. After that, Dr. Gedik will give the injection.

You may be given heat packs to use for 10-15 minutes following the injection. In the hours or days following the treatment you may have some swelling, stiffness, or bruising. These symptoms should resolve fairly quickly.

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