Studies have shown that prolotherapy can change the lives of many patients suffering from knee pain and osteoarthritis. These patients undergo a series of treatments to address the condition. Each treatment builds on the last. Imagine building a house, each treatment is like building the foundation. The first treatment is the first step in curing the problem. This treatment takes time and is not a quick fix.
Prolotherapy uses natural healing processes to help the body heal itself. Traditional treatments often stop this process. The injections are made at the fibro-osseous and ligament-tendon junction. They contain a proliferant solution, which triggers the body to send healing cells to the area. In this way, the body is encouraged to repair itself by sending healing cells to the area.
While the exact mechanism of action of prolotherapy is not completely understood, it is believed to trigger the body's natural healing process by stimulating growth factors. This is why prolotherapy is effective in restoring function to the injured area.
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