Prolotherapy

Patients who suffer from back pain and who want to promote active healing may be candidates for prolotherapy. Prolotherapy is the injection of natural substances into the spinal tissue to induce the body's defense mechanisms to repair damaged tendons or ligaments. It works on a similar level to some vaccinations that introduce foreign substances in order to build immunity.

Prolotherapy injections create inflammation that triggers the healing cycle. When weakened spinal tissue experiences chronic stress and pain, it never fully recovers. The body must pass through a full sequence of inflammation and tissue regeneration. Prolotherapy encourages this, and ongoing, monitored treatment can help to close the book on an injury episode.

Prolotherapy Versus Surgery for Back Pain

Prolotherapy is ideal for those who suffer from fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis because the resultant pain manifests in ligaments and tendons. When this tissue can be repaired and strengthened, symptoms may fade. The analgesic nature of the injections can also dampen or erase pain immediately, at least for a time. Over the course of several months, prolotherapy can permanently eliminate the cause of back pain and referred pain from spinal pathologies.

Prolotherapy must be effectively administered and the patient must be receptive to its action in order to be successful. The specialists at the Bonati Institute are highly qualified and experienced in diagnosing back pain. They can note when prolotherapy is the best solution or offer alternative surgical procedures where appropriate. The Bonati Institute is known for the latest diagnostic and therapeutic systems for spinal care.