What exactly is Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a treatment for arthritis and joint pain. Prolotherapy is an injection treatment that regenerates the joints, including cartilague and ligaments. Also is very helpful for tendinitis. This very simple injection has been proven successful in many patients.
How come your doctor has not told you about it?
One of the main reasons is that Prolotherapy is not covered by insurance. Also some practitioners are not familiar with this procedure.
How many treatments will I require?
It all depends, everyone is different. We should see some improvement in a couple of sessions.
Are there any contraindications for this treatment?
Although most patients are candidates, some will not be. Among them are patients who have an allergic reaction to injectable anesthetics (lidocaine, procaine). Also patients that had total joint replacement.
How painful is it?
Most patients tolerate this procedure with little or no pain. Some patients are a little bit more sensitive and require sedation or pain medication post treatment.
What to expect?
Although everyone is different, most patient describe soreness or heaviness for the next couple of days.
Will this affect my chances for surgery?
Not at all, if surgery is needed this treatment will not affect your eligibility for surgery.
Prolotherapy For Pain Relief |
Dr. Ramon EsquerdoPhone: (480) 292-1110 |
“Prolotherapy is a method of injection treatment designed to stimulate healing. Various irritant solutions are injected into ligament, tendons and joints to encourage repair of damage tissue.” |
About Dr. Esquerdo
Dr. Esquerdo has dedicated his career to patients. It is his primary goal to avoid surgery if possible. He also focuses on the complete body and understands
that sometimes medications are needed in some cases. His career accomplishments are many. Dr. Esquerdo managed a regular medical office for 4 years,
treating the patients with regular medications, he then proceeded to return to his passion of natural healing. That experience makes him aware of multiple
disciplinary medical treatments and complementary therapies.
Ramon Esquerdo, N.M.D., B.S. - graduated from SCNM in 2004. Dr. Esquerdo has been practicing alternative treatments since then. His own athletic injuries have made him to look into alternative treatment for his joints. He is a believer of the ability of the body to heal itself if given the proper conditions. Dr. Esquerdo has been practicing prolotherapy for over 9 years, with great success rate.
“It is sad that many patients come to see me too late, due to the lack of knowledge that they have alternatives to surgery. It is my mission to advocate for the patient and to be a pioneer in alternative treatments for pain.”
-Ramon Esquerdo, N.M.D