What kinds of medicines are used in Prolotherapy?
The Injections consist of hypertonic ( Proliferant ) solutions, such as Dextrose, Glycerol, Sarapin and Phenols, mixed with Local Anesthetic. No steroids. Do Prolotherapy Injections hurt? Well yes, but reproduction of the pain is an indication that the medicine is being deposited in the correct location. Some patients tolerated it very well, others less so. Your doctor mixes a numbing local anesthetic, which takes effect in a few short minutes, so it usually feel great right afterwards.