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PROLOTHERAPY A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY, CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND MASSAGE THERAPY
Ross Hauser, M.D.
 

Let me start by saying that Prolotherapy is often used in conjunction with physical therapy, chiropractic care (excluding high velocity manipulation) and massage therapy. When physical therapy, chiropractic care and massage therapy is no longer resolving the problem, it is then that Prolotherapy is a great alternative treatment. There are certain conditions that physical therapy, chiropractic care and massage therapy often have partial success in but don’t cure the problem. Here are a few that I can think of off hand:
 

No one doubts that physical therapy can help a person get on a great exercise program to correct muscle imbalance problem. Likewise physical therapists and massage therapists can do wonders to get rid of muscle spasms, as can chiropractic care. But what is one to do if the joint continues to hurt, be swollen, or muscles continue to go into spasms. Well, if it were me I would seek out the care of a Prolotherapist.

The diagnoses above are very commonly seen in our office. When a ligament is injured, joints move too much. That is why so many of us have a crunching sound in our joints. It means the ligaments are loose or weakened (there are other causes of course). When the ligaments can no longer stabilize the joint or vertebrae, the muscles go into spasms. Recurrent muscle spasms almost always point to an underlying ligament problem. When the muscles can no longer stabilize the unstable segments, you get an overgrowth of bone. That overgrowth of bone is called osteo- or degenerative arthritis. Degenerative arthritis is just the body's response to stabilize an unstable area. So you see that ligament injury is typically the cause of degenerative arthritis. Since Prolotherapy injections help with ligament repair it typically helps relieve the pain of degenerative joints or spines. Generally people need three to six visits. The injections are typically given every four to six weeks.

The best treatment I know of to help a joint or ligament to become healthier is Prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is very effective in my opinion to help resolve the pain of the conditions mentioned above. When physical therapy, chiropractic care or massage therapy does work then the person should consider Prolotherapy as a great alternative.

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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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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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