Ross Hauser MD, Prolotherapy doctor near Chicago
Ross Hauser, MD demonstrates a typical Prolotherapy procedure to a shoulder, as done at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser has found Prolotherapy to be an excellent alternative to shoulder surgery for shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears and labral tears, in addition to offering permanent solution for chronic pain typically […]
Ross Hauser, MD A very common question I hear from patients is, can I get Prolotherapy while on blood thinning medication? While you should always consult with your own doctors before beginning Prolotherapy while on blood thinners, I can tell you I have performed Prolotherapy for many years on patients who come to see me […]
Ross Hauser, MD Shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is caused by injury to muscle attachments onto the medial tibia which can include the soleus, posterior tibialis, among others. While traditional medicine treats shin splints with rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) and NSAIDs, these can often make the structures weaker and is […]
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, […]