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● ARIZONA
PHOENIX
Fred Arnold, DC, NMD
Kent L.
Pomeroy, M.D.
SCOTTSDALE
Michael Cronin, N.D.
David Tallman, DC, NMD.
TEMPE
Robb D.
Bird, NMD
TUCSON
Jorge B. Cochran, ND.NMD
● ARKANSAS
Merl
B. Cox, D.O.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Christoph Kind, N.D.
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CALIFORNIA
ANAHEIM
AREA
Hanson
Wong, M.D.
Howard Rosen,
M.D.
AUBURN
Rodney Van Pelt, M.D.
BAKERSFIELD
Payam Kerendian, D.O.
BEVERLY HILLS
Behzad Emad, M.D.
Payam Kerendian, D.O.
CLOVIS
Kevin Wingert, M.D.
GARDEN GROVE
Howard Rosen,
M.D.
GLENDALE
G. Megan Shields, M.D
IRVINE
Allan
Sosin, M.D.
Los Angeles
Donna Alderman,
D.O.
Marc Darrow, M.D
Hanson
Wong, M.D.
Los
GATOS
Joshua M, Donaldson, N.D.
Marin County
Paul
Handleman, D.O.
John Monagle, NMD
Monterey
Howard Rosen,
M.D.
SAN
DIEGO
Andrew
Kulik, D.O.
Gary Matson, D.O.
SAN FRANCISCO EAST BAY
Donna Alderman,
D.O.
SAN FRANCISCO NORTH BAY
Paul
Handleman, D.O.
John Monagle, NMD
San
Ramon
Richard I.
Gracer, M.D.
SANTA
BARBARA
Allen
Thomashefsky, M.D.
SANTA
CRUZ
Joshua M, Donaldson, N.D.
SANTa monica
Peter Fields, M.D.,D.C.
SANTa
ROSA
Justin Hoffman, NMD
Temecula
Edward A.
Venn-Watson, M.D.
UKIAH
AREA
Rodney Van Pelt, M.D.
● COLORADO
BOULDER
Gary Clark, M.D.
BROOMFIELD
Christopher J. Centeno, M.D.
John
R. Schultz, M.D.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Mary Harrow, D.O,
DENVER
Joel A. Berenbeim, D.O.
Thomas Ravin, M.D.
FORT COLLINS
Mark Kelley, N.D. LAc
LITTLETON
Jo
Ann Douglas, M.S.,D.O
PARKER
John
A. Littleford, D.O.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Jon Freckleton, D.O.
● CONNECTICUT
AVON
Valley Sports Physicians & Orthopedic
Medicine
Paul Tortland, D.O.
Albert Kozar
WEST
REDDING
Perry M.
Perretz, D.O.
● DELAWARE
SOUTHERN NJ
Scott R. Greenberg, M.D.
SOUTHERN PA
Brian J.
Shiple, D.O.
● FLORIDA
ORLANDO AREA
Nelson Kraucak, M.D.
ORMAND BEACH
Hana Chaim, DO
Clearwater
Felix Linetsky, M.D.
PLANTATION
Alvin Stein,M.D.
SARASOTA/TAMPA BAY
Mark Walter, M.D.
Wellington Chen, M.D.
Matthew Burks, M.D.
TAMPA BAY AREA
Felix Linetsky, M.D.
Robinson Family Clinic
● GEORGIA
WARNER ROBINS
E.
Glynn Taunton, D.O.
MARIETTA
Robert C. Shuman, M.D.
● HAWAII
HAIKU
Kevin Davison, N.D.
HILO
Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD
Honolulu, Hawaii
Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD
● ILLINOIS
CHICAGOLAND
Ross Hauser, M.D
PEORIA
Yibing
Li, M.D.
Jay Harms,
M.D.
WESTERN ILLINOIS
Anwer Rasheed, M.D.
● INDIANA
CLARKSVILLE
Steven
M. Johnson, D.O.
LAFAYETTE
Carolyn
G. Kochert, M.D.
Mishawaka
Mark S. Cantieri, D.O.,
● IOWA
CLINTON
Anwer Rasheed, M.D.
IOWA CITY
John
Macatee, DO.
WEST DES MOINES
Jacqueline M Stoken, D.O
● KANSAS
KANSAS
CITY AREA
K. Dean Reeves, M.D.
TOPEKA
Doug Frye, M.D.
● KENTUCKY
LOUISVILLE
Steven
M. Johnson, D.O.
● LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS AREA
Thomas K. Bond, M.D.
● MARYLAND
Rockville
Ingrid Gheen, M.D.
● MASSACHUSETTS
MALDEN
Albert V. Franchi, M.D.
WORCESTER
Jon Trister, M.D.
● MICHIGAN
Howell
Jerald Gach, DO
SHELBY TWP
Robert Krasnick,
M.D.
Southfield
Jerald Gach, DO
WARREN
Robert Krasnick,
M.D.
● MINNESOTA
EXCELSIOR/Menahga
Mark T. Wheaton, M.D.
MINNETONKA
George H. Kramer, M.D.
● MISSOURI
KANSAS CITY
Edward McDonagh, D.O
ST. Peters
Michael J.
Adams
● MONTANA
HAMILTON
Mark Kelley, N.D. LAc
● NEVADA
CARSON CITY
Alfred N.
Grimes, M.D.
RENO
Andrew C.
Wesely, M.D.
● NEW JERSEY
BLAIRSTOWN
Walter R. Grote, D.O
CENTRAL NJ
Edward Magaziner, M.D.
WAYNE/NORTH NJ
Robert
Kramberg, M.D.
SOUTH NJ/PHILADELPHIA
Scott R. Greenberg, M.D.
(Cherry Hill)
Joseph P. Mullane, M.D.
(Hamilton)
Brian J.
Shiple, D.O.
(Springfield PA)
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NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque
R. Dean Bair, D.O.
James
E. Baum,
D.O.
SANTA FE
James
E. Baum,
D.O.
Jonas R. Skardis, DOM
● NEW YORK
BALDWIN
Pandu Tadoori, M.D.
BUFFALO AREA
Timothy L. Speciale, D.O.
BROOKLYN
Neil Raff, MD, CNS
David Zirkitev,
P.A.
EAST MEADOW
Christopher Calapai, D.O.
FLUSHING
Neil Raff, MD, CNS
HICKSVILLE
David Borenstein, M.D.
MANHATTAN
Richard Ash, M.D.
David Borenstein, M.D.
John H. Juhl, D.O.
Robert Kramberg, M.D.
NEW YORK METRO AREA
Perry M. Perretz, D.O.
Edward Magaziner, M.D.
Scott R. Greenberg, M.D.
ORANGE
Neil Raff, MD, CNS
ROCKLAND
Neil Raff, MD, CNS
WESTMINSTER
Neil Raff, MD, CNS
● NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEVILLE AREA
Stephen
Blievernicht, M.D.
CARY
Catherine Duncan, D.O.
Huntersville
Dr. Mark Hines
● OHIO
AKRON/CANTON
Vladimir Djuric, M.D.
BLUFFTON
L. Terry Chappell, M.D.
CENTERVILLE
Rick
Buenaventura, M.D.
CINCINNATI
Michael J. Bertram, MD
TOLEDO
AREA
Jay W. Nielsen, M.D.
● OKLAHOMA
BROKEN ARROW
Shirley J.
Welden, M.D.
● OREGON
ASHLAND
Allen
Thomashefsky,M.D.
EUGENE
Thomas
Peterson, M.D.
HILLSBORO
Kevin C. Wilson, N.D.
LAKE OSWEGO
Noel S. Peterson, N.D.
MEDFORD
Carl Osborn, D.O.
OREGON CITY
Joanne Gordon, ND,MS,PT
PORTLAND
Rick Marinelli, N.D.
Chiaoli
Lu, ND. LAc. DAOM.
Patrick Chapman, N.D.
Joshua David,
N.D.
REDMOND
E. Payson Flattery, D.C.,N.D.
SALEM
Donald McBride, Jr, ND
● PENNSYLVANIA
BALA CYNWYD
Harvey Kleinberg, D.O.
BETHLEHEM
James F. Frommer, M.D.
ELKINS PARK
Kab S. Hong, M.D.
JEANNETTE
Martin
P. Gallagher, M.D., D.C.
MEADVILLE
Paul Peirsel,
M.D.
PITTSBURG
Paul S. Lieber, MD
SOUTHERN NJ - PA
Scott R. Greenberg, M.D.
Allan Magaziner, D.O
Edward Magaziner, M.D.
SPRINGFIELD
Brian J.
Shiple, D.O.
WOMELSDORF
Peter J Blakemore, D.O,
● SOUTH CAROLINA
GREENVILLE/SPARTANSBURG
Robert Schwartz, M.D.
CHARLESTON
Marc N.
Dubick, M.D.
MOUNT PLEASANT
Patrick
Lovegrove, D.O.
● TENNESSEE
BRENTWOOD
Mark L.
Johnson, M.D.
CLARKSVILLE
Rafael Prieto, M.D.
JACKSON
Marcus
E. Meekins, M.D.
MEMPHIS
Marcus
E. Meekins, M.D.
NASHVILLE
Mark L.
Johnson, M.D.
● TEXAS
AUSTIN
Mihnea Dumitrescu, M.D.
David
K. Harris, M.D.
Brad Fullerton, M.D.
DALLAS
Michael Ellman, M.D.
DENTON
Carlos
J. Garcia, M.D.
FORT
WORTH
Gerald Harris, DO
Dennis E. Minotti II, D.O
David E. Teitelbaum, D.O.
HOUSTON
Robert Battle, M.D.
Adam Weglein,
D.O
HOUSTON AREA
Joseph
G. Valdez, M.D
John P. Trowbridge
MESQUITE
Michael Ellman, M.D.
PARIS
Gregg
Diamond, M.D.
Norberto Vargas, M.D.
PLANO
Michael Ellman, M.D.
RICHARDSON
Gregg
Diamond, M.D.
Norberto Vargas, M.D.
SAN ANTONIO
Annette M. Zaharoff,
M.D.
SHERMAN
Gregg
Diamond, M.D.
Norberto Vargas, M.D.
SUNNYVALE
Gregg
Diamond, M.D.
Norberto Vargas, M.D.
TOMBALL
Shaun Lehmann, M.D.
Curtis Fandrich, D.O.
● UTAH
PARK CITY
Harry Adelson, N.D.
Kenneth Hurwitz, M.D.
SALT LAKE CITY
Harry Adelson, N.D.
E. Alan Jeppsen
SPANISH FORK
David Taylor Roberts, M.D
● VERMONT
WINOOSKI
Jonathan
E. Fenton, D.O
● VIRGINIA
ALEXANDRIA
Robert H. Wagner,
M.D.
BLUEFIELD
Lenny
Horwitz, DPM
FAIRFAX
Mayo
Friedlis, M.D.
McLEAN
David Wang, D.O.
VIRGINIA BEACH
Lisa
Barr, M.D.
● WASHINGTON
ISSAQUAH
Jena
Schliiter., M.D.
SEATTLE
AREA
Richard
A. Sandler, M.D.
JoAnna Forwell, N.D.
Adam R.
Geiger, N.D.
● WEST VIRGINIA
MORGANTOWN
Nori Onishi, D.O.
● WISCONSIN
EAU CLAIRE
Deborah Raehl, DO
WAUWATOSA
Neal Pollack, D.O.
MILWAUKEE
William
J. Faber, D.O.
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How To
Support Prolotherapy Treatment
 Dave
Harris, M.D.
Healing is a complex process. Many chemical reactions occur after an injury which together fight infection, clear away debris, and rebuild the damaged structure. Complex interplay occurs between nutrition, hormones, underlying disease, circulation, neurological connections, and many other factors. Many patients who do not heal their original injuries have deficiencies of some of these factors, or may have had such extensive injury that the result of healing was insufficient.
Osteoarthritis is the result of connective tissue laxity, resulting in
bone and
cartilage changes. The laxity occurs from chronic stress and strain to
some degree, but in a normal state, these processes heal and there is no
significant damage. There are numerous
growth
factors and disrepair factors
which influence the ultimate healing of the joint. It is the imbalance among
these factors that creates the degeneration that is called
arthritis.
Deficiencies in nutrition may include consumption of excess carbohydrates for many people. The result of this is
obesity and insulin resistance. Insulin is structurally very similar to
Growth Hormone, and Growth Hormone is processed into “Insulin-like Growth Factors.” There is evidence that people with Adult Onset Diabetes (Insulin Resistance) are also resistant to their own Growth Hormone and other
growth factors. This may explain why so many people with adult onset diabetes develop severe
arthritis,
tendonitis,
ligament injuries, and circulatory deficits. They have lost the ability to heal their own tissues. Sadly, much of this may be avoidable with an appropriate diet, low in unrefined carbohydrates and starchy vegetables, such as sugar, flour, potatoes, pasta, and corn.
Supplements such as
glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM are helpful to provide the “building blocks” required for successful joint and ligament repair. Other cofactors, such as Vitamin C, zinc, selenium, iron, and manganese support a strong tissue structure. A good vitamin source should be taken daily, along with plenty of colored vegetables.
Most people are dehydrated to some degree because of the widespread intake of soft drinks and caffeinated beverages. The joints require adequate hydration to function properly. Most people should drink 2-4 liters of water a day, unless there is a medical reason not to.
Hormone deficiencies also result in poor connective tissue healing. Androgenic hormones such as
Testosterone,
Growth Hormone, Progesterone, and DHEA stimulate healing of bone and connective tissue, and unfortunately decline with aging. If a patient has multiple painful areas or seems very slow to respond to
Prolotherapy, laboratory testing for these hormones may make the difference between success and failure of healing the tissues and resolving the pain.
Smoking impairs circulation and limits the availability of Oxygen to the tissues. Other sources of exposure to Nicotine (snuff, patches, etc.) also reduce the blood flow to the tissues. Nicotine recently has been shown to be a factor in cancer development, even without inhaling the cigarette smoke. Tobacco and nicotine products should be discontinued for general health, reduction of cancer risk, and for improved tissue healing.
Anti-inflammatory medication often will inhibit the response to
Prolotherapy. There is some evidence that certain
Prolotherapy solutions may be less inhibited by such medication, but to attain the best result, the patient should discontinue such medication for 3-4 days before treatment and 10-14 days afterward. If a patient can do reasonably well without these medications, discontinuing them is the best option.
Prolotherapy will resolve arthritis and connective tissue pain in the great majority of cases, in the hands of an experienced
Prolotherapy doctor.
The above factors and many more must be considered when a patient does not seem to respond to
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