Indications

Who will benefit from PRP and Prolotherapy treatment?

Indications for PRP and/or Prolotherapy

Have you been advised by a physician to take NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Nalfon, Feldene, Clinoril, Naproxen, Motrin, Aleve or cortisone-like medicine like Prednisone for joint, tendon or ligament problems?
Have you had or been recommended to have a corticosteroid joint injection?
Have you had joint, tendon or ligament pain or lack of endurance for longer than six weeks?
Do you get only temporary relief from manipulation/adjustments or other body therapies such as rolfing, massage, physical therapy, hot packs, and others?
Have you been told you have arthritis, degenerative joint disease or worn cartilages or discs?
Have you had orthopedic or neuro-surgery and still have pain?
Do you have a joint that slips out of place or buckles?
Do you have to change the positions of a joint every 30 minutes?
In general, is your problem worse after activity or exercise (except swimming) and better with rest?
Do you have a joint which swells after use?
Does a splint or brace help the joint?

Persons with shoulder pain, or those who have trouble sleeping on their shoulders.
Sufferers of joint dislocation.
When a joint is generally worse with activity and better with rest.
When chiropractic adjustments help but don’t last.
Grinding, popping or clicking in a joint.
Shoulder pain when moving or lifting one’s arm.
When muscle relaxants, arthritis medication, cortisone shots or nerve blocks fail to resolve the problem within six weeks.
When surgery has failed.
When a joint is aided by a sling, brace or splint.
If ligament or tendon sprains or tears have been diagnosed.
If there is a deep aching or pulling pain in the joint.
Shooting pains, tingling or numbness