Prolotherapy, also known as Regenerative Joint Injection Therapy, is a nonsurgical method for permanent repair of damaged connective tissue. The regenerative actions of Prolotherapy will heal the area of connective tissue to reestablish stability back into the joints. Once the joint is stabilized, pain usually resolves. Prolotherapy and prolozone are effective for acute and chronic pain, chronic injuries, and arthritis that do not respond to other treatments such as; rest, surgery, anti-inflammatories or cortisone injections.
The Effects of Prolotherapy
Prolozone is a technique that joins the concepts from prolotherapy, ozone therapy and neural therapy. It involves injecting various combinations of procaine, anti-inflammatory medications/homeopathics, vitamins, minerals and a mixture of ozone/oxygen gas into degenerated, injured joints, and other areas. Ozone in combination with procaine boosts the effects from these natural anti-inflammatory agents which aid in decreasing pain, and help the body to heal itself.
Procaine Injections Effects
- Relieves pain
- Decreases inflammation
- Supports the nervous system by reducing it’s instability, thus making it less sensitive to harmful stimuli
- Can act as a stimulant or relaxant depending on patients initial state and what they need
- Improves microcirculation within the cardiovascular system
Ozone Injection Effects
- Stimulates antioxidant pathways and tissue regeneration
- Inactivates bacteria, viruses, yeast and protozoa
- Improves mitochondrial function
- Regulates oxidative stress
- Metabolic regulator
- Immunological modulator
- Has very few side effects
Dr. Holman is a board certified Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist who has been practicing for over ten years. She specializes in getting to the core of patient’s health problems to find the cause of their illness, and works with patients to regain optimal health.