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Q. Is it necessary to have an X-ray or imaging study to do Prolotherapy?
 A. These are usually unnecessary in the workup of acute onset back conditions, and are generally not required for a trial of Prolotherapy in most chronic cases that we see. Generally many of our patients have already had imaging studies. Degenerative changes and disc bulges are commonly noted, but their presence does not necessarily imply that they are causing the particular pain in that patient. Many traditional physicians overweight these imaging studies (which are filled with false negative and false positive findings) and use them to “fish” for a diagnosis, rather than using them to confirm a suspected clinical diagnosis derived from the history and physical.

The more common sources of back pain, lax or strained ligaments, usually do not show up abnormally on even the most sophisticated imaging studies. I may order new pictures (if prior films are dated) if a course of five Prolotherapy sessions fails to achieve the expected gains in the patient’s condition. The goal there is to rule out a condition which will necessitate surgical intervention. In general, Prolotherapists are able to and find it preferable to evaluate pain complaints on the basis of history and physical examination alone, and new imaging studies are rarely needed or helpful.

Q. When an imaging study is needed, is an MRI or a CT scan better?
 MRI’s are generally better in visualizing soft tissue structures like discs, whereas CT scans show better details of bone. Most of the patients we treat have had MRI’s. CT scans are considerably less expensive. Claustrophobia and any implanted metal will contraindicate MRI testing.

Answered by Robert Filice, M.D. Former staff physician
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Ross Hauser, M.D.
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 the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. 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
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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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