Regenerative Injection Therapies

Prolotherapy is an effective treatment for chronic pain caused by damaged ligaments and tendons. Unlike conventional therapies, such as NSAIDs and cortisone injections, this method encourages the body’s natural healing processes through inflammation.

When you sustain damage to a joint or other body parts, the area will typically experience inflammation as part of the healing process. However, suppressing this inflammation can only temporarily relieve pain without promoting long-term tissue repair. In contrast, prolotherapy uses targeted injections to stimulate healing and promote long-term pain relief.

Whether your pain stems from injury or degenerative conditions like arthritis, prolotherapy offers a safe, effective alternative to surgery or harsh medications. So if you’re looking for a more permanent solution to your chronic pain, give prolotherapy a try today.

Three to six treatments for a given area is average, though it may be as few as two or as high as ten treatments in three to six-week intervals.

The therapy requires an injection in the affected area, which is generally accompanied by some discomfort; this varies from patient to patient. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area before treatment, and most patients tolerate treatments very well. There is always a risk anytime a needle is used to penetrate the skin. Complications are rare; however, since it is a procedure with some risk to the patient, all patients are asked to read and sign a consent and waiver form before the process.

Each patient is different, and your results will be unique to you. Some patients report improvement of their chronic pain in as little as two weeks; others may only receive the benefit once further treatments occur. Improvements may continue for up to three years after the last treatment.

Generally, one may return on the same day as your treatment unless your job stresses the affected area. Stiffness and soreness can be expected as the healing process begins. Do not take anti-inflammatory medicines following the treatments, as this will interfere with the process.

Dr. Koganow ND is a highly experienced prolotherapy specialist, having received extensive training in the technique and years of clinical experience. He treats patients with Hackett Hemwell-style prolotherapy, making injections safe and easy to tolerate.

As a full-time prolotherapy naturopathic doctor, Dr. Koganow has extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Through his rigorous training and work with countless patients over the years, he has become one of Canada’s most skilled practitioners of prolotherapy. Whether seeking treatment for a specific condition or simply looking to improve general health and well-being, Dr. Koganow is here to help you achieve your wellness goals.