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SI Hip Groin Pain
I received about 6 Prolotherapy treatments last year over an 8 month period of time for SI, hip pain, and groin pain. I stopped prolo because I felt that, although not free from pain and still restricted in activity, I had achieved remarkable results. Since discontinuing prolo 5 months ago I have continued to manage my pain very well--perhaps, even better than when I was actively treating.

I also stopped physical therapy (which I did unsuccessfully for almost 2 years). I have less pain, but I think I have lost some ground with muscle strength and stability.

I do not want to do anything that might set me back, but I DO want to get better--all the way better.

Can you discuss the restorative phase of prolo treatment and discuss the potential positive and negative outcomes of initiating treatment again?

A. Many people get Prolotherapy until they are about 90% better. At this point they start a CORE exercise program (exercises to strengthen the abdominal and back muscles). Generally because of the low back pain or other pain they have had for years, they suffer with body deconditioning. The reconditioning phase to get back the muscle strength lost while having pain can take months or years to truly get back.

It seems as though you are on the right track. The general rule is to increase the exercise program gradually, letting pain be your guide. If a workout causes a little muscle stiffness that is fine but it should not cause sharp pain. It shouldn't cause pain that lasts more than a couple of hours. If it does then you did too much and risk getting reinjured. If a person plateaus or their strength doesn't come back in the injured area then a visit to the Prolotherapist should be done.

Answered By Ross Hauser, M.D.
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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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