("Proliferative Injection Therapy") involves
injecting an irritant solution into the body, generally
in the region of tendons or ligaments, for the purpose
of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating
musculoskeletal pain. Prolotherapy, in combination with
chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, has been
reported to alleviate chronic pain. Prolotherapy can be
distinguished from sclerotherapy.
Sclerotherapy is the use of injections of caustics into
the veins, in vascular surgery and dermatology, to remove
varicose veins and other vascular irregularities. Prolotherapy
is the use of injections in the treatment of connective
tissue weakness and musculoskeletal pain. Prolotherapy
is also called "proliferation therapy" and "regenerative
injection therapy."
Benefits/Contraindications
Effectively used for pain relief. Injection site swelling
can occur.
Training/Licensing
Only practiced by medical professional (doctors and veterinarians).
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