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Cortisone Shots and
Prolotherapy
Athletes are primarily
given NSAIDS (nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs) and steroid injections
because it is the standard of care. Just because something is the standard
does not mean it is correct. Cortisone and other steroid shots are given to
athletes joints, especially the knees, when exercise and NSAIDs don’t
relieve the pain. In essence, they are given because the family physician,
team physician, or orthopedic surgeon has no more treatment options. As
depicted in
Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away!
, continued pain in the
athlete signifies that a structure is still injured. Nutritional supplements
such as glucosamine, MSM, bromelaines and others help athletes heal sports
injuries. In addition, the athlete may need
Prolotherapy to directly stimulate
the joint or joint structures to heal. |
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Why Not Get A Cortisone Injection?
“My doctor wants to give me a
cortisone shot. What do you think?” “Cortisone helped me
before, why shouldn’t I get another shot?” “Is
Prolotherapy going to hurt
like a cortisone shot?"” The questions go on and on. The mighty cortisone
shot has its supporters, but they are rapidly declining. As books such as Prolo
Your Pain Away! and Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! gain
in popularity, and when people finally realize what cortisone is doing to their
bodies, they will revolt and seek out alternatives such as Prolotherapy. Below
are my top ten reasons for not getting a cortisone shot. For those
desiring scientific support for this, please read the two books mentioned above. |
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