Prolotherapy, also known as Proliferative Injection Therapy, is an alternative treatment used to help relieve pain related to conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, tendons, and soft tissue. The therapy has been used in the United States since the 1950s and is believed to help jumpstart the patient’s natural healing abilities. For patients living near Rome, NY, Dr. Camille Dillard of Camille Dillard DO Health & Wellness is a licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine. This holistic healing medical specialty uses manual preventative medicine as a treatment modality in conjunction with traditional medical practices. Dr. Dillard is a Board Certified Family Physician who has performed Prolotherapy and Prolozone therapy for nearly twenty years.
How is Prolotherapy Administered?
Prolotherapy is administered to the patient as an injection. During the treatment session, vitamin B12, kenalog (an anti-inflammatory medication) and/or a peptide (molecular chain of amino acids) is prepared and injected into the tendons, ligaments, or joints of the affected area. A Prolotherapy treatment typically takes five minutes, and patients can resume normal activities following the injection. Many patients experience tremendous pain relief following the first injection. However, Dr. Dillard may recommend a series of injections for 2–6 weeks, depending upon the severity of the injury and pain.
Dr. Dillard’s practice in Rome, NY, also provides Platelet-Rich Prolotherapy (PRP), a therapy that uses the patient's own blood products in combination with medical-grade oxygen (ozone). In combination with these therapies, Dr. Dillard also offers Prolozone. Prolozone uses ozone (supercharged oxygen) to help relieve inflammation and foster the natural healing capabilities of the affected cells and tissues. Dr. Dillard’s practice uses an in-office ozone generator, and the Prolozone treatment is injected into the area of pain in combination with Prolotherapy to help repair the body’s tissues.
What Conditions Does Prolotherapy Treat?
Prolotherapy is used to help relieve painful symptoms related to arthritis, tendinopathy, lower back pain, degenerative disc disease, and fibromyalgia. Prolotherapy is not a cure, but the benefits of Prolotherapy can be beneficial in helping enhance the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Prolotherapy can also help relieve pain and stiffness, increase ligament strength, and improve the mobility and function of the treated joints.
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Dr. Dillard provides holistic, alternative treatment therapies to patients in the community of Rome, NY. Holistic pain relief treatments can alleviate the need for potentially addictive pain medications and offer oral homeopathic solutions for treating painful symptoms. Contact Dr. Camille Dillard of Camille Dillard DO Health & Wellness for a comprehensive medical evaluation and a recommended treatment plan today. Please call (888) 338-9355 for an appointment to begin your journey towards holistic health and wellness.