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Dr. Odom is one of the areaÕs
leading practitioners of Prolotherapy
Although its use dates back to ancient times, the Western practice of
Prolotherapy is relatively new. This highly successful, minimally invasive
technique is based on encouraging the bodyÕs natural healing process.
Oftentimes when ligaments or tendons become weak or injured
they do not heal back to their original strength or endurance. This is due
largely to the fact that the blood supply is limited, making healing slow
and not always complete. Because ligaments have many nerve endings, people
feel pain in the areas where the ligaments are damaged or loose.
In a nutshell, Prolotherapy involves the injection of a
dextrose (sugar water) solution into the weak area of an injured ligament
or tendon. This causes a localized inflammation that then causes the body
to increase the blood supply and flow of nutrients to the injured area,
stimulating the tissue to repair itself.
PeopleÕs response to treatment varies person to person. Some
may only need a few treatments while others may need a dozen or more. On
average, most people need only 4-6 treatments.
Prolotherapy is ideal for managing many different kinds of
pain, including arthritis, back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, sports
injuries, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, partially torn
tendons, ligaments and cartilage, degenerated or herniated discs, TMJ and
sciatica.
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