Prolotherapy in Florida is now just a drive away. You can alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain with this outpatient procedure.

Dr. Taraschi, well known throughout the country for his expertise in Prolotherapy, is available to consult with you regarding your pain.

Prolotheray, also known as joint sclerotherapy and reconstructive therapy, has been used for almost 100 years. It involves injections of ligaments and tendons, considered to be the source of chronic musculoskeletal pain. The most common solution used is composed of Dextrose (sugar water) and lidocaine (anesthetic). After each series of injections a controlled reaction occurs, that causes the laying down of collagen. It is collagen that gives ligaments and tendons the necessary strength to endure the stress loads of every day life.

The most acceptable patient for prolotherapy is someone who has had at least six months of musculoskeletal pain in the spine or any extremity joint. They usually have a history of seeing several doctors, getting medications, physical therapy, X-rays and MRI's, spinal manipulation and even some type of nerve block or trigger point injection. Despite multiple conservative measures the patient continues to suffer with pain. Many times the pain is associated with specific positions or movements. For instance, in the back, prolonged sitting, getting into and out of a chair or even rolling over in bed will aggravate the pain. In the foot it usually is arch pain with standing or walking, or even a feeling of giving-way in the ankle. Wherever the joint is, it may possibly be helped with prolotheraphy. Lastly, most patients have had an evaluation with a surgeon and are not considered a good candidate for surgery.

Depending on the body's ability to heal, a patient will need several sessions to insure stability. Usually, during the first few months, patients will begin to notice some improvement, and if so it may continue for several months.

Some patients will not get better and if so, therapy is discontinued during the early sessions. From time to time booster shots are needed to maintain a painfree lifestyle.

To learn more about Prolotherapy and Osteopathic Medicine:

Books

Pain, Pain Go Away
PROLO YOUR PAIN AWAY! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy

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