Did Prolotherapy Work for You?

Prolotherapy may provide some pain relief. In one study , 90 adults who had had painful OA of the knee for 3 months or more had either dextrose prolotherapy or saline injections plus exercise as a treatment. The participants had an initial injection plus further injections after 1, 5, and 9 weeks.

How long does it take for prolotherapy to kick in?

Fewer treatments may be needed depending on the resolution of symptoms. The healing time is different for everyone, but most people can expect to see results as soon as three to four days after their visit. However, this is a regenerative healing process which may take a few weeks to see full results.

Can prolotherapy make you worse?

With most prolotherapy procedures you can expect to feel a small amount of stiffness, discomfort, or pain in the area for the hours or days following the procedure. This is completely normal. However, if the pain or other symptoms persist or get worse over time, contact your physician right away.