Muscle Pain Relief Treatment
Prolotherapy
Reasons to perform the procedure
Prolotherapy with Ozone or Dextrose is a simple, safe & very effective treatment where Ozone or Dextrose is injected into the soft tissue creates an inflammation and reduces chronic pain.
Before the procedure
You will be examined thoroughly and the diagnosis is confirmed by X-Ray. You will be informed where and when to report for the procedure. You will be examined by your doctor and asked to rate your pain.
Description of the procedure
Your consent will be obtained. You will lie on your back on the OT table for the procedure. The skin in and around the soft tissue will be cleaned with antiseptic and numbed with medication. A needle will be inserted through the skin to reach the target space, then the unhealthy synovial fluid will be removed and then the Ozone or Dextrose will be injected.
After the procedure
You will be advised to take rest for 3 days. Icing at the site will be advised for 3 days. The procedure may need to repeat 2 or 3 times.
It will take 6 weeks to get the maximum result of the procedure.
Platelet Rich Plasma
Reasons to perform the procedure
PRP therapy involves injecting platelets from the patient’s own blood to rebuild a damaged tendon or cartilage. It has been successful in not only relieving the pain but also in jumpstarting the healing process.
Before the procedure
You will be examined thoroughly and the diagnosis is confirmed by X-Ray. You will be informed where and when to report for the procedure. You will be examined by your doctor and asked to rate your pain.
Description of the procedure
Your consent will be obtained. The patient’s blood is drawn and injected in PRP kit ( approved by FDA), then placed in a PRP centrifuge for 30 minutes to separate out the platelets. The platelet-rich plasma is then separated injected into the damaged portion of the tendon or muscle.
A needle will be inserted through the skin to reach the target region, then numb the area with local anesthetic, PRP is injected.
After the procedure
You will be advised to take rest for 3 days. Icing at the site will be advised for 3 days. The procedure may need to repeat 2 or 3 times. Increase in pain may be expected after the procedure.
It will take 6 weeks to get the maximum result of the procedure.