What types of solutions are used for the injections?
There are several available solutions used that help increase ligament growth. One solution is called 2PG which consists of glucose, glycerine, phenol. Other solutions consist of concentrated glucose, concentrated glucose with Sarapin, and another commonly used solution is sodium morrhuate. These solutions are typically mixed with lidocaine – a common local anesthetic. How do these injections helped to reduce pain? Because the solutions promote ligament growth, there is less pressure or loading forces on structures such as disks, nerves, and joints. By decreasing the loads on the structures, pain can be reduced. Is their scientific evidence to support the use of this treatment? Yes. There have been several studies that has supported the use of prolotherapy. In one randomized, prospective, double-blind study, 35 out of 40 patients received 50% or greater reduction in their pain scores after six months. The title of this study it is: A New Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back
