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 […]
Ross Hauser, MD A tendon attaches a muscle to the bone and involves movement of the joint. A ligament connects two bones and is involved in the stability of the joint. A strain is defined as a stretched or injured tendon. A sprain is a stretched or injured ligament. Once a body structure is injured, […]
The Resolution of Grade I Lumbar Retrolisthesis with Prolotherapy: A Case Study. Journal of Prolotherapy. 2010;2(2):352-355. The Physician’s Perspective Robert Banner, MD People want to be healed! For many with chronic pain, they are told there is nothing else that can be done. They are told to live with the pain and cope as best […]
By Tracy Ahrens © Kankakee Daily Journal Got a headache? Try a shot in the head. The non-surgical procedure is called Prolotherapy, involving a shot of natural substances such as cod liver oil, dextrose or corn extract. These substances help strengthen ligaments, thereby strengthening the neck. Dr. Ross Hauser, Oak Park, discovered in the early […]
Ross Hauser, MD During pregnancy, a woman’s body secretes a hormone called relaxin which causes ligaments to loosen in preperation for birth. Ligament laxity is normal during pregnancy. Relaxin’s effects include the production and remodeling of collagen, increasing the elasticity and relaxation of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The point is that relaxin has a direct […]