Prolotherapy

[Guest guest]

Prolotherapy is benign injections into the area of tendons and

ligaments around joints to stimulate their growth. You can look it up

on www.prolotherapy.com

My hip was too far gone to try it, so I had some sessions for my

knees. The insurance will no longer cover it, so I am done. Can't say

I saw a big difference, but some people have. Maybe it depends on the

problem.

Isara

> Hi

> What is Prolotherapy?

> Thanks

> alyce

[Guest guest]

June I don't know anything about prolotherapy, although I believe some

on this site have tried it - HOWEVER anything that strengthens the

muscles around the joint will be of huge benefit to you after surgery.

The stronger you are the faster you will recover.

Pamela

LBHR De Smet 23/10/02

> Thank you all for such a wonderful welcome to the group! I have

> been learning so much! I was wondering if anybody has tried

> prolotherapy for their pain. I've had two treatments and am not

> sure if there is any improvement since I always have a lot of

> good days inbetween bad days. I started on this before finding

> out about hip resurfacing. In the beginning the doctor that is

> doing the treatments said that it may help to prolong the time

> before I need a THR. Since it doesn't actually improve the joint,

it

> only strenthens that muscles and ligaments around the joint, do

> you think it is worthwhile to continue the treatments even if I will

> probably be getting the surgery done sooner rather than later?

> Also, I have been taking Glucosomine Sulphate for years now.

> Even my OS recomended it. I have lots of almost pain free days

> but I don't know if it is the GS or not. I also take Omega 3 in

the

> form of flax seeds and fish oils.

>

> June