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Welcome to the World of Prolotherapy.  We love your questions!!!  Below is a sample of common questions that are asked.  If you have a specific question about Prolotherapy and how it can help you or your loved one please email us.

Here are some general answers to frequently asked questions
 

1. What is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a little known but highly effective method of treating chronic ligament and tendon weakness. In Prolotherapy, the weakened areas are injected with a proliferant solution that directly stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. The healing process can be expected to take about six weeks after the initial treatment. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and more capable of doing their tasks, the pain is alleviated.
 

2. Is this the same thing as cortisone shots?
We do not use cortisone with any of our patients. Long term studies have shown that cortisone injections actually weaken tissue, Prolotherapy solutions, called proliferants, cause the ligaments and tendons to be strengthened.
 

3. How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments varies with each patient. Many of our patients have reported partial or complete relief of pain after only one session. Patients with a healthy immune system generally require fewer treatments. The average person requires 4 to 6 treatment sessions given at 4 to 6 week intervals.
 

4. Is Prolotherapy safe?
Prolotherapy is an extremely safe procedure. The risks are far less than taking aspirin or Motrin for a lifetime to temporarily alleviate chronic pain. There is, of course, at least a slight risk involved in any medical procedure. In Prolotherapy, the risks and side effects will vary depending on the area being treated, and the doctor will discuss these possibilities fully with the patients during the pre-treatment consultation.
 

5. Will my insurance cover this?
Insurance coverage of Prolotherapy varies widely depending on your carrier. Medicare does not cover Prolotherapy, therefore, unfortunately a number of insurance carriers are following suit and not covering Prolotherapy. Some insurance carriers will provide at least partial coverage, as Caring Medical is considered an “out-of-network” provider. When evaluating whether to pursue getting Prolotherapy, please realize that it is often less expensive to pay out-of-pocket for Prolotherapy, compared to paying co-pays (sometimes upwards of 30-50%) of very expensive surgeries, hospitalizations, and resultant rehabilitation.
 

When asking a question - we cannot possibly offer personal medical advice over the internet.
 

    This type of advice includes:

• WE CANNOT OFFER AN OPINION on the way you are being treated with Prolotherapy by another physician. 

That physician you are visiting has had the benefit of performing medical examinations and laboratory tests to determine the degree of your symptoms. Important tools in not only prescribing a treatment plan but also in determining your response.

If you have concerns about your treatment, please direct your questions to your physician because that is the proper course to take.

• WE CANNOT OFFER AN OPINION about medications you are presently taking that have been prescribed by another physician. 

We can not possibly recommend or suggest changes in your doses or make suggestions on other medications that you have heard or read about. Again, your physician has had the benefit of seeing you in person and performing diagnostic evaluations in determining what may or have been prescribed.

Questions about medications MUST be referred to your personal physician.

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  We hope that you can understand our position that your treatment concerns should first and foremost be discussed with your physician.

• ALWAYS SEEK CARE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN OR EMERGENCY ROOM - NOT THE INTERNET!

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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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