Caring Medical
& Rehabilitation Services
715 Lake Street, Suite 600
Oak Park, Illinois 60301
708.848.7789 Phone
708.848.7763 Fax

Will I feel immediate pain relief after the Prolotherapy? The anesthetic in the solution used during Prolotherapy sessions often provides immediate pain relief. The pain relief may continue after the effect of the anesthetic subsides due to the stabilizing of the treated joints because of the inflammation caused by the Prolotherapy injections. The Prolotherapy treatment itself is considered “diagnostic” in that the patient often feels significant relief immediately after the treatment.

How long will the pain relief last? The pain relief normally continues for a few weeks after the first treatment. Between the second and fourth weeks, the initial stabilization induced by the Prolotherapy may feel like it has lessened because the initial growth of ligament tissue may not be fully complete, therefore some of the original pain may return during this "window period" of healing.

How often should I get treated with Prolotherapy? Follow-up is generally recommended at four to six weeks after each treatment to ensure an accurate assessment of results, avoiding an evaluation of a patient during the "window period." Some patients are seen more frequently, especially when treating an acute injury or sports injury where the athlete needs to return to his/her sport very quickly. As healing progresses, the number of injections required per treatment usually decreases. The pain generally continues to diminish with each treatment to the point where the patient is at 100% function.

How many treatments do I need? The average patient requires an average of three to six Prolotherapy treatments at 4-6 week intervals. Some patients require only 1-2 treatments to reach complete healing, where others require more treatments. A patient’s overall health status plays a role in their healing – eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, living an active lifestyle, reducing stress, and eliminating cigarette smoking will help accelerate the healing process. Most of our patients also take ProloMax and ProloSupport Pack to aid in healing from www.Benuts.com.