Robert G. Schwartz, MD Treating Torn Ligaments: If ligaments do not heal within several weeks they may remain chronically stretched, torn or strained. Many people do not realize how severe, or prolonged ligament pain can be. They assume that since its soft tissue, it will heal or that it can’t be that bad. While ligament […]
Caring Medical Florida and the Hauser Neck Center 9738 Commerce Center Court Fort Myers, FL 33908 Phone: 239-308-4701 Websites: Prolotherapy Information Email: drhauser@caringmedical.com Ross Hauser, MD, is considered to be one of the leading experts, researchers and innovators in the field of Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy for osteoarthritis and joint repair. […]
Ross Hauser, MD In this article Ross Hauser, MD explains Prolotherapy chiropractic guidelines for back and neck pain. Cervical radiculopathy, though a serious and disabling painful condition, can often be treated conservatively. At times, Prolotherapy, nerve blocks, chiropractic, osteopathy or physical therapy alone can resolve the condition, sometimes a combination of approaches will be needed. While […]
Harry Adelson, ND In simplest terms, Prolotherapy (also known as “Regenerative Injection Therapy” or RIT) is the injection of a hypertonic solution containing local anesthetic directly into damaged connective tissue with the purpose of triggering a healing response in order to allow the body’s natural healing mechanisms to take place. The mechanisms of action of […]
K. Dean Reeves, MD Prolotherapy is injection of any substance that acts as a ‘growth factor,’ that is, which promotes growth of normal cells, tissues, or organs. Injection of the hormone, erythropoietin, to produce red blood cells is widely used, and a number of other substances have been used for treatment of patients with various […]