Prolotherapy Information by Ross Hauser, M.D.
Prolotherapy questions? Prolotherapy Appointment Information
Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services
Oak Park, Illinois 708-848-7789  

Information about Prolotherapy, Prolotherapy Treatments, Side-Effects, Injections, Research and Reviews

Joint Pain Options
Ankle pain treatments  
Arthritis treatment
Back Pain treatment
Elbow pain treatment    
Foot pain treatment
Groin pain treatment
Head-Neck Pain treatment
Hip pain treatment
Knee pain treatment
Rib pain treatment
Shoulder pain treatment 

The Injections
Comprehensive Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy Treatments
Prolotherapy and Diabetes
Painless Prolotherapy injections
Whole body Prolotherapy
Prolozone
P2G phenol
Neural Therapy
How many injections?

Your Questions
Immune system
Autoimmune disease
Obesity and Prolotherapy
Does Prolotherapy Work?
Hormones Therapy
Prolotherapy not working
Prolotherapy Cost


The Research
Meniscal Tears and Degeneration
Regeneration of Articular Cartilage
Long-term NSAIDs side-effects
Prolotherapy research links

 

Bone Marrow / Stem Cell
Bone Marrow for articular cartilage
 

Prolotherapy and Medications
Motrin
Advil
Cortisone research
Cortisone shots
Cortisone injections
Synvisc
Neurontin and Elavil
Pain Management Medications
Prescription narcotics for pain
Use of pain killers
Aspirin and Coumadin
Painkillers
 

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WHEN PROLOTHERAPY IS NOT WORKING BLOG
WHY PROLOTHERAPY RESULTS MAY NOT BE  SEEN IMMEDIATELY
This article says that Prolotherapy is dependent on the Prolotherapy doctor treating the injured structures and that at Caring Medical we find that most people are cured of their pain with three to six Prolotherapy sessions. If by the sixth Prolotherapy session a person has not had significant improvement, we search for another cause of their pain like infection or allergy.

Not All Prolotherapy doctors Are Created Equal
Because of the numerous calls we receive, we have a good idea, (the good, the bad, and the ugly) about what is happening with Prolotherapy around the country. Remember that not all Prolotherapy doctors are created equal and the proof is some of the things our patients have told us and what we have heard from other physicians.

Sacroiliac pain after six Prolotherapy sessions
Q. At what point-after, say, 6+ Prolotherapy treatments by an experienced Prolotherapy doctor does one begin to consider SI (sacroiliac) joint fixation/fusion?  I am seeing some progress in terms of frequency of recurrent sublixation of the joint, but am still in a considerable amount of pain.  I know that experiences are different, but at what point do we say that this is as good as it can get with
Prolo?

Sacroiliac pain after Prolotherapy
Q. I fell off a ladder onto my back in December 1999. I had Prolotherapy for severe joint glide and the treatment did help alot, to the point where I could return to work. Unfortunately it did not last and my pain and glide became worse and I'm now off work again.  I returned to Prolotherapy injections with marginal improvement but nothing close to the original success. Can you tell me what percentage you would use for the injections?  How many injections per compromised ligament would you suggest so I can discuss this with my Prolotherapy doctor?

What Could Be Wrong When Prolotherapy Doesn't Work?
The key to Prolotherapy is twofold:  you must have a Prolotherapy-Responsive Ailment (PRA), in other words, a pain that Prolotherapy is effective at treating and you must get a sufficient inflammatory response to the area to stimulate repair through the process of Prolotherapy.

Ross
Hauser M.D.


Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services

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Dr. Hauser is one of the leading experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with
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The Journal of Prolotherapy


Prolotherapy research at
The Journal of Prolotherapy

 

Prolotherapy Links
Prolotherapy Doctors 
Bone Marrow Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy.org
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Prolotherapy in the news
Other Prolotherapy Links

 

 

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The information on this website is presented as information only and not a self-help guide NOR AS SPECIFIC HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS. Never alter or change your health management or begin any new health plans without first consulting your personal health care provider. Some statements on this site regarding the value of nutritional supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

As with any medical technique, Prolotherapy may not be effective for every individual and there are risks involved, these risks should be discussed with your physician. Results achieved with some may not be typical of all. Please consult a physician. Please read Prolotherapy Risks

There is no known cure for arthritis. Prolotherapy and nutritional supplements can help alleviate, reverse, or end arthritic pain by treating an underlying cause that contributes to degenerative disease, ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and other connective tissue can help prevent bone on bone arthritis from developing.

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