The Response of Modern Medicine
Since ilicostalis syndrome is usually diagnosed simply as unexplained side pain, it is typically treated with an initial application of ice, followed by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and possibly steroid injections to reduce the swelling if the area becomes inflammed and irritation persists. Massage as well as stretching exercises may also be prescribed. The problem with these approaches is that they do nothing to strengthen the muscles and tendons in this region and, thus, do not alleviate the chronic pain that individuals with this condition experience.
Although cortisone shots and anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to produce short-term pain benefit, both result in long-term loss of function and even more chronic pain by actually inhibiting the healing process of soft tissues and accelerating cartilage degeneration. Plus, long-term use of these drugs can lead to other sources of chronic pain, allergies and leaky gut syndrome.
The Natural Medicine Approach to Iliocostalis Syndrome
A better approach is to heal and strengthen the muscles and tendons where the rib attaches to the spine, as well as the fibro-osseous junction, with Prolotherapy. If muscles and tendons are pinched when the bones of the ribs and the iliac crest collide during side bending, they will have enough strength to tolerate the event after Prolotherapy. (However, it is still recommended that patients refrain from side bending as much as possible.) Prolotherapy is very effective in eliminating the chronic side pains caused by iliocostalis syndrome.
Chronic pain is most commonly due to tendon weakness, as is the case with iliocostalis syndrome, ligament weakness or cartilage deterioration. The safest and most effective natural medicine treatment for repairing tendon, ligament and cartilage damage is Prolotherapy. In simple terms, Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair painful areas. It does so by inducing a mild inflammatory reaction in the weakened ligaments and cartilage. Since the body heals by inflammation, Prolotherapy stimulates healing.
Prolotherapy offers the most curative results in treating chronic pain. It effectively eliminates pain because it attacks the source: the fibro-osseous junction, an area rich in sensory nerves. What’s more, the tissue strengthening and pain relief stimulated by Prolotherapy is permanent!
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Caring Medical is a full time Prolotherapy doctor’s office. We have successfully treated all of the conditions we write about. This is why patients travel from across the country and internationally to be treated by our Prolotherapy physician Dr. Ross Hauser. The difference is in the care, technique, and experience you get with Dr. Hauser and team at Caring Medical.
