Prolotherapy as an alternative to back surgery
Scott R. Greenberg, MD Many of us who have had back pain will also feel the pain radiating down the leg, into the hip, and into the buttock. It takes a great degree of skill, experience, and knowledge to determine what the appropriate treatment is for a patient with these symptoms. We cannot just rely […]
Scott R. Greenberg, MD In the medical journal Pain Practice, researchers noted that in their study of over 100,000 patients with chronic low back pain or osteoarthritis, these were the leading low back pain treatments: Opioids (to produce sedation and pain relief) were the most frequently prescribed pain medications (more than 70%). Next nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) […]
In this video, Ross Hauser, MD demonstrates Hackett-Hemwall dextrose Prolotherapy to the thoracic spine. This is a more comprehensive approach to get back pain relief from conditions like whiplash or degenerative disc disease. It is a great alternative to back surgery, such as spinal fusion or laminectomy, in addition to chronic chiropractic adjustments or unsuccessful physical […]