Prolotherapy is a treatment method where cell and tissue renewing solutions are injected into weakened, stretched, worn, damaged, loosened, and weakened tendons, ligaments, and joints.
Prolotherapy is a treatment method where cell and tissue renewing solutions are injected into weakened, stretched, worn, damaged, loosened, and weakened tendons, ligaments, and joints. The injected proliferative substances cause controlled inflammation at joints, muscle-tendon junctions, and muscle-bone attachment points. The body increases blood and nutrient support to these areas, promoting tissue regeneration and restoration of previous strength. The term prolotherapy, derived from the word "prolo," is a shorthand for the proliferation the therapy aims for.
Prolotherapy has been used in many developed countries for approximately 50-60 years. It is a successful and widespread method.
After the patient's history and examination process, a diagnosis is established. The number of sessions and how they will be carried out are determined based on the patient's condition and disease and depend on many factors. The patient's age, weight, duration of the disease, extent and severity of the injury, diabetes, hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, obesity, smoking, and alcohol use can affect the recovery process. While 4-6 sessions are sufficient for many patients, 8-10 sessions may be required in some cases to achieve results.
Main benefits of prolotherapy include being a non-surgical procedure, protecting the patient from receiving anesthesia or long postoperative recovery periods. It does not cause loss of mobility as in neck surgery where the vertebrae are fused to create stability in the spine. Additionally, the patient does not need medication.
Prolotherapy aims not only to alleviate the pain in cartilage, tendons, joints, and muscles but also to correct the pathology causing the pain. Furthermore, prolotherapy application does not contain cortisone.
Joint laxity and muscle loss (laxity)
Tendinitis and ligamentitis (Chronic pains in tendons and ligaments that do not heal)
Bursitis (Inflammation in organs producing fluid that provides lubrication for joints and tendons)
Arthrosis (Joint osteoarthritis, abrasions, and wear)
Conditions where muscles and tendons cannot function due to repeated strains and pains
Headaches (Chronic, migraines, tension-type, etc.)
Back pains (Herniation, osteoarthritis, postoperative)
Neck pains (Herniation, osteoarthritis, postoperative)
Spine, thoracic cage, and rib pains that do not resolve
Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis
Foot and wrist pain that persists after sprains
Coccydynia (Coccyx pain)
Scoliosis (Contrary to the popular belief in scoliosis, ligament imbalance is a significant cause)
Osteitis pubis
Knee pains (Chondromalacia, osteoarthritis, meniscus, ligament injuries)
Tennis and golfer's elbow (Epicondylitis)
