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Regenerative Medicine
Prolotherapy
30-45 minutes
·$300 - $600 per session
·Non-invasive
What you'll experience
Prolotherapy (proliferative therapy) involves injecting a mild irritant solution (typically dextrose) into damaged ligaments, tendons, or joints to trigger the body's natural healing cascade. Unlike cortisone injections that suppress inflammation, prolotherapy intentionally creates controlled micro-inflammation that stimulates collagen production, tissue strengthening, and structural repair.
The injected solution causes localized inflammation that attracts growth factors, fibroblasts, and healing cells to the area. Over weeks to months, new collagen fibers form and tighten, stabilizing loose joints and strengthening damaged connective tissue. The result is long-term structural improvement rather than temporary symptom relief.
Prolotherapy is particularly effective for chronic joint instability, ligament laxity, tendon tears, and arthritis. Developed by Dr. George Hackett in the 1950s, it has been refined over decades and is now used by integrative physicians, orthopedists, and sports medicine practitioners worldwide.
What's included
Comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and imaging review
Injection of proliferant solution (usually dextrose) into weakened ligaments/tendons
Multiple injection sites per session to address the entire joint complex
Temporary increase in pain/stiffness for 2-7 days (healing inflammation)
Progressive strengthening over 4-6 weeks
Series of 3-6 treatments spaced 3-6 weeks apart
Who this is for
People with chronic joint instability or laxity
Those with partial ligament or tendon tears
Individuals with chronic pain from old injuries
Athletes with overuse injuries
Anyone seeking alternatives to surgery or long-term medications
Key benefits
Permanent strengthening of ligaments and tendons
Reduced chronic joint pain and instability
Alternative to surgery for many conditions
Stimulates natural collagen production
Long-lasting results (not just symptom management)
Minimal risk compared to surgery
Evidence & safety
Prolotherapy has been studied for over 70 years with research supporting its use for chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back pain and osteoarthritis. Systematic reviews show positive outcomes for joint pain and function. When performed by trained physicians, it's very safe. Risks include temporary pain increase, rare infection, or nerve irritation. Much safer than surgery with comparable or better long-term outcomes for appropriate conditions.
$300/ session
Duration30-45 minutes
Usually books within 24 hours
This treatment includes:
Initial consultation
Full treatment session
Personalized recommendations
Follow-up support
