<p>Has anyone has any experience with prolotherapy? It was recommended to someone I know by their PT.</p>
<p>My S1, age 24…military officer…hardcore weight lifter…had prolotherapy done on his shoulder and elbow four months ago. He had a nagging shoulder injury from wt. lifting which subsequently caused pain/injury to his elbow when he changed how he was lifting to favor the hurt shoulder.<br>
Prolotherapy was the perfect thing for him. Because of his profession, there’s no good time for surgical procedures and PT. </p>
<p>He was told it might take more than one round of injections to fix the shoulder but the elbow would be a one time deal. He has not had time for more injections (would like to get another round on the shoulder I think) but says the shoulder is greatly improved and the elbow is great. For the first week after the injections, the affected area is very sore. S1 said his shoulder hurt so bad when he left the Dr’s office he didn’t know if he was going to be able to drive home (10 miles). It was only really bad for a day or so but still sore for awhile afterwards.
He was told that he would see some fairly immediate results that would continue to improve over the following few months. This was true in S1’s case. </p>
<p>S1 did all the homework on ProLo and handled the whole thing himself so there may be info. I don’t know about. He’s pretty thorough though and is fairly knowledgeable in regard to physiology. His profession/job depends on him being in great physical conditon so I don’t think he would have taken a chance on ProLo if he had not thought it to be a good decision. He has been happy with the results. </p>
<p>I did some reading online about ProLo after S1 told me he was doing it. Read quite a few ringing endorsements…many from people suffering from back pain.</p>