As we age, we accumulate a variety of injuries to our joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Injuries may occur gradually, from wear and tear or overuse, or suddenly, from an impact or accident. After an injury occurs, the body may or may not be able to fully repair it. Long-term low-level inflammation may result, causing continued damage and pain.
Joint injections are one method that help manage the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain, chronic or otherwise. The injection therapy helps manage complications in soft tissues which could include tendonitis and bursitis. Arthritis, of course, is also part of the mix, and a more commonly reported problem in patients. Other problems that can be treated are neuromas, plantar fasciitis, general pain or injury in the shoulders, ankles, knees, hips, and muscles.
The idea is to cause healing in the soft tissue, via a series of injections, as decided by the physician or oncologist.
Understanding Prolozone
Prolozone is a regenerative injection therapy beneficial for musculoskeletal problems. It utilizes a combination of vitamins, ozone gas, anesthetics, and sometimes a small amount of anti-inflammatory medication. These are injected into the affected area, which could include painful or degenerated joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It helps all areas that have pain, including neck or back pains, pains of the shoulders, knees, hips and ankles, tennis elbow, pelvic pain, and more. Damaged and inflamed tissues in the affected region begin to repair themselves, resulting in long-term improvements. in these affected areas.
How Ozone Therapy Works
Ozone as a molecule is unstable. And instability is hardly revered in the chemical world; much like it isn’t in ours. Because of this instability, the Ozone molecule reacts with other molecules in the body where it’s injected, forming peroxides that have multiple effects on the body. They stimulate the release of growth factors, which then go on to stimulate healing. Prolozone also increases the production of antioxidants thus eliminating excess damaging free radicals, improves circulation, and improves oxygen utilization. Ultimately it reduces inflammation and pain and helps regenerate damaged tissues.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is the use of an irritant – such as dextrose (sugar water) – to create localized inflammation. This causes the body to create chemicals that stimulate healing in the area. It can be very helpful for areas of pain, injuries, tendinitis, ligament and tendon tears, and repetitive motion injuries.
Vitality Integrative Medicine is an integrative medical clinic located in Sherman Oaks, under the supervision of Dr. Jeremy Fischer. Various integrative treatments are offered at clinic, including Prolozone, Prolotherapy injections. Schedule an appointment by giving Dr. Fischer a call at (424)278-4325 today.