Prolotherapy
Are you suffering from chronic neck pain due to poor posture, long hours of smartphone use, or working from home for too long due to COVID-19? Chronic neck pain can be caused by various factors such as poor posture, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and whiplash.
Prolotherapy could be a solution for you.
Prolotherapy is a treatment method that involves the injection of a substance, such as dextrose or other irritants, into damaged or weakened tissues to promote healing and stimulate the growth of new tissue. It has been used as a non-surgical option for chronic neck pain.
The injections are typically given in a series of sessions, with each session spaced several weeks apart. Over time, the injections are meant to help the body repair and rebuild the damaged tissue in the neck area. Patients may experience some temporary discomfort and swelling after the injections, but this usually subsides quickly.
Overall, prolotherapy may be an option for individuals with chronic neck pain who have not found relief from other treatments. However, it is important to discuss with your orthopedic surgeon to confirm the diagnosis of neck pain and receive a more focused treatment.