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Prolotherapy is a great option
for anybody with chronic musculoskeletal pain, but it is
especially good for injured athletes, as they can continue
activity during treatment. Take the case of Bonnie, an avid
tennis player who came to see us for a ligament injury,
diagnosed as
tennis elbow, which had originated from her aggressive
tennis game. She was discouraged because she did not have
pain when she rested her elbow, but playing tennis
aggravated it. Another physician diagnosed her with
tennis elbow
gave her a shot of
cortisone.
Unfortunately, what Bonnie did not realize at the time was
the
cortisone shot was not doing anything to address the
root cause of the problem and she was likely to have the
pain return.
So, we were not surprised that she contacted our office, wanting to give
Prolotherapy a shot. She had already had previous success with
Prolotherapy and a
PRP Prolotherapy (platelet rich plasma) treatment to her low back
two years prior. At that time, she was unable to stand due to her
back pain but after a few treatments she was as good as new. So with
her new injury, she decided to return to Prolotherapy.
Bonnie came to see us in May for her first
Prolotherapy
treatment. Dr. Hauser treated her elbow and instructed her to engage
in any activity, including tennis, as long as it does not cause clicking
or popping. (Realize it is not normal to have constant clicking and
popping of a joint, but this responds great to Prolotherapy!) Three
weeks later Bonnie returned for her second
Prolotherapy treatment. She
told us that she noticed little improvement from her first visit and we
assured her that the healing process was still at work and that it may
take a couple more treatments to get her back to 100%. (average number
of treatments needed in our office is 3-6, given an average of 4-6 weeks
apart) After the second treatment, she left with the same instructions
and made an appointment to see us one month later, if needed.
Bonnie, however, would not need a third
treatment. Although she didn’t feel much improvement after one
Prolotherapy treatment, she was “doing awesome” after her second
treatment and was back to her tennis game. Bonnie’s case is a great
example of what Prolotherapy can do for an athlete, and should be
considered before cortisone. Restricted from playing a sport she loves,
two Prolotherapy treatments were enough to heal her and get her back
into her game. If you have an injury that is causing you to give up an
activity that you love,
give our office a call. We would love to help you get back in the
game!
Ross Hauser, M.D.
Caring
Medical and Rehabilitation Services
Dr.
Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his
residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University
of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Hauser is one of the leading
experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with
Prolotherapy.
He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the
topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine
approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters
for the general public. Read more about
Ross Hauser MD
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.
