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Q: What kind of problems I can benefit from Prolotherapy？ |
A: There are many indications for Prolotherapy, which include neck and upper back pain,
low back pain, shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, tennis elbow, golf elbow, osteoarthritis,
ankle sprain, ligament laxity, plantar fasciitis, neuropathic pain, chronic headache, tinnitus etc.
If you have uncertainty of your problems or any further questions, please consult the prolotherapist.
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Q: What exactly the medication does Prolotherapist inject？ |
A: The hypertonic glucose with or without Vit B12 is the most frequently used element
in Prolotherapy, definitely not steroids. Platelet-rich plasma PRP is another good choice.
There are other solutions available but still the hypertonic glucose and Vit B12 address
less adverse effect.
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Q: How many times of injection course and how often is the therapy interval? |
A: It would take four to six injection courses in adults. Two to six weeks of therapy interval is
suggested, which corresponds the period for tissue healing in human bodies. Therefore,
the course of recovery lasts for several months because most musculoskeletal diseases
result from chronic problems. Specifically, if an athlete needs a faster recovery, the interval
of Prolotherapy can be shortened to one week and then gradually shifted to four or six weeks.
Follow-up in six months after full recovery is recommended.
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Q: The side effects of Prolotherapy？ |
A: Prolotherapy induces local inflammatory process at the site of treatment, metabolizing the
weak tissues which cause pain. There is mild soreness or discomfort, mostly tolerable,
in two or three days, even one to two weeks after the injection. Taking Acetaminophen
for relieving is acceptable, instead of NSAIDs. This side effect can be gradually eliminated
when tissues are healed as a consequence of inflammation. Other side effects include
unpredictable allergy of mediator or infection at site of injection although they rarely occur.
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Q: About the care after prolotherapy injections？ |
A: Prevent to take Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, in 7-10 days before and 6 weeks
after injections. And avoid excessive activity or exercise within 5 days post-injection.
Prolotherapy stimulates the tissue to heal. Besides, in order to enhance the effect, one should
consume sufficient nutrition, including proteins mainly, Vit B complex, Vit C. Thus, the new
instructions of diet prefer high-protein food (superior proteins: organic beans, pasture-raised
beef and lamb, and chicken in feed of GMO-free soy). Furthermore, supplement of unsaturated
fatty acids (eg. nuts, linseed oil, deep fish oil)and organic vegetables is essential. And try to
steam them by lower heat, around 70 degrees Celsius. However, high carbohydrate diet leads to
blood acidosis and lowering secretion of growth hormone, consequentially resulting in poor
body healing ability. We should also avoid eating microwaveable food or re-processed food.
In addition to Prolotherapy, rehabilitation should be continued, including posture correction,
stretch exercise, and muscle strengthening.
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