Prolotherapy & Prolozone Therapy
Stimulate your body's natural healing to repair damaged joints, ligaments, and tendons.
What is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy, also known as proliferation therapy or regenerative injection therapy, is a non-surgical treatment that stimulates the body's natural healing mechanisms to repair damaged connective tissue.
The treatment involves injecting a natural solution (typically dextrose, a form of sugar) into the damaged area. This triggers a mild inflammatory response that activates the body's healing cascade, bringing growth factors and new collagen to strengthen weakened ligaments, tendons, and joint capsules.
Dr. Stallone has been performing prolotherapy for over 25 years, helping thousands of patients avoid surgery and regain their quality of life. This time-tested therapy is particularly effective for chronic pain conditions where ligaments and tendons have been stretched, torn, or weakened.
Prolozone Therapy: Enhanced Healing
Prolozone therapy combines the benefits of prolotherapy with medical-grade ozone. The ozone enhances oxygen utilization in the damaged tissues, accelerating the healing process and often providing faster, more complete relief than traditional prolotherapy alone.
How It Works
The prolotherapy/prolozone process:
- Injection: A natural solution is injected into the damaged tissue
- Inflammation: A controlled inflammatory response is triggered
- Healing: Growth factors and fibroblasts migrate to the area
- Repair: New collagen is deposited, strengthening the tissue
- Resolution: Pain decreases as structural integrity is restored
Benefits of Prolotherapy
- Non-surgical approach
- Minimal downtime
- Addresses root cause, not just symptoms
- Long-lasting results
- No systemic side effects
- Can treat multiple areas
- Safe for long-term use
- May prevent need for surgery
Conditions Treated
Prolotherapy is effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions:
- Chronic low back pain
- Neck pain and whiplash
- Knee osteoarthritis
- ACL and meniscus injuries
- Hip pain and labral tears
- Shoulder instability
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Plantar fasciitis
- TMJ dysfunction
- SI joint dysfunction
- Ligament laxity
What to Expect
Before Treatment
During your initial consultation, Dr. Stallone will perform a thorough evaluation including physical examination and review of any imaging studies. He'll identify the specific structures causing your pain and develop a customized treatment plan.
During Treatment
The procedure typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on the number of areas treated. A local anesthetic may be used to minimize discomfort. Most patients describe the injections as mildly uncomfortable but very tolerable.
After Treatment
You may experience some soreness and stiffness for 2-4 days as the healing response activates. This is normal and indicates the treatment is working. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for 1-2 weeks.
Treatment Protocol
Most conditions require 3-6 treatment sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart. Some patients experience significant improvement after just one treatment, while chronic or severe conditions may require additional sessions. Maintenance treatments may be recommended periodically.
Is Prolotherapy Right for You?
Prolotherapy may be an excellent option if you have chronic joint or ligament pain that hasn't responded to conservative treatments, or if you're looking to avoid or delay surgery. Read our Prolotherapy FAQs for more information, or schedule a consultation to discuss your specific condition.
Ready to Explore Prolotherapy?
Find out if prolotherapy or prolozone therapy can help you avoid surgery and restore your mobility. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Stallone today.
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