Prolotherapy is a complementary medical treatment method in the field of alternative medicine, used for muscle-joint pains, injuries, and dysfunctions in joints, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Prolotherapy is based on the principle of injecting fluid mixtures containing natural irritants to trigger the restructuring and self-repairing of these tissues.
The history of prolotherapy dates back to the 1930s. It was first used by an American doctor named George Hackett and has evolved over the years to its current form.
During a prolotherapy application, natural irritants are injected into the soft tissues of an injured joint. These irritant injections stimulate the body’s natural healing response, helping tissues repair and regenerate. Experts and patients supporting this method believe that prolotherapy can provide significant relief for joint or back pain.
The primary goal of prolotherapy is to heal damaged tissues and restore their functionality. This aims to reduce pain and improve mobility. Prolotherapy is particularly recognized as an effective method for conditions like sports injuries, chronic pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.
Prolotherapy treatment is typically administered in several sessions with a waiting period between each session. The treatment process varies depending on the patient’s condition, the severity of the pain and discomfort, and the treatment goals.
While prolotherapy is considered an effective and safe method for many patients, it may not be suitable for everyone. Pregnant women, individuals with severe health problems, and those on certain medications may not be eligible for prolotherapy. Before starting treatment, you should consult a specialist to determine if prolotherapy is suitable for you and what health goals can be achieved.
Prolotherapy is regarded as an effective and safe treatment method for muscle-joint pains and injuries. By working through the injection of natural irritants to heal and restore injured tissues, it helps reduce pain and enhance mobility. Particularly effective for conditions like sports injuries, chronic pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, prolotherapy can improve patients’ quality of life and contribute to a healthier, more active lifestyle. Those considering this treatment method should first consult a specialist to decide if prolotherapy is suitable for them and which health goals can be achieved.
HOW IS PROLOTHERAPY TREATMENT ADMINISTERED?
Specialist Dr. Mehmet Özkent explains the treatment method: “Prolotherapy is actually the name of the treatment method. For example, we can also perform prolotherapy using CGF (concentrated growth factor) solution obtained by processing blood taken from the patient. By applying the prolotherapy technique to the knee joint and other joints, its effect spreads to the entire joint, increasing its effectiveness compared to single-point injections. After prolotherapy, a personalized exercise program is provided. If there is a deficiency in vitamin D, supplementation is essential for the effectiveness of prolotherapy. Additionally, the patient’s gut health is evaluated by the doctor for potential probiotic needs,” he said.
Specialist Dr. Mehmet Özkent describes prolotherapy: “Prolotherapy is essentially a regenerative treatment. It involves the renewal of ligaments, tendons, and soft tissues that have become degenerated, worn, or structurally damaged. The aim is to trigger the body’s self-healing potential. Osteoarthritis is one of the most commonly treated conditions with prolotherapy.
In osteoarthritis, the structure of the joint deteriorates, ligaments are damaged, joint space narrows, and cartilage becomes worn. In such cases, a special proliferative solution is injected into the specific points of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage areas to regenerate the joint. This injection stimulates the body’s healing cells to the targeted areas, initiating healing and tissue repair.
Herniated discs result from biomechanical dysfunction and ligament laxity in the spine. To prevent new herniations, the biomechanical dysfunction must be corrected through exercises, physical therapy methods, or prolotherapy injections.
Prolotherapy is also used for partial muscle tears in the shoulder, frozen shoulder, meniscus degeneration, recurring headaches, neck, back, and lower back pain, post-surgical non-healing herniations, fibromyalgia-related pain, nerve entrapments in the hands and feet, heel spurs, neck-related headaches and dizziness, coccyx pain, tennis elbow, and persistent rib and spinal pain. It is a medical treatment method that can be used by specialists for suitable patients alongside medications, physical therapy, exercises, or surgery.
Additionally, as a complementary treatment, Neural Therapy can also be applied.
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