Prolotherapy & trigger point injections
ultrasound-guided to maximize safety & efficacy, located downtown vancouver
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Prolotherapy, also known as prolifereative therapy, is a medical treatment that involves injecting a solution into an area of the body to stimulate healing and repair of damaged or injured tissue. Often an entry-point and first-line of natural therapy for pain management, prolotherapy is a cost-effective non-surgical treatment option for most injuries and pain syndromes*.
*Unfortunately, due to restrictions by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia and Health Canada, we are unable to discuss specific conditions for which this therapy would be most effective. For more information, book a free health strategy session where we can help determine if this therapy is right for you.
Trigger Point Injections involve a small dose of local anaesthetic being injected into tissues to help alleviate pain.
potential Benefits of prolotherapy:
May reduce pain and inflammation in the treated area
May improve function and mobility in the affected joint or limb
May stimulate the body's natural healing processes
Non-surgical treatment option for some pain- and sports-related conditions*
ultrasound guidance
Our pain experts utilize ultrasound guidance which maximizes clinical effectiveness of treatments, safety, and the reduction of collateral damage to surrounding tissues.
Improved accuracy: Ultrasound guidance allows for real-time visualization of the injection site, which can improve accuracy and precision. This can help ensure that the medication is delivered to the intended location, resulting in more effective pain relief.
Reduced risk of complications: Ultrasound guidance can help reduce the risk of complications associated with injection therapies, such as accidental puncture of nearby nerves or blood vessels. By visualizing the injection site in real-time, the clinician can ensure that the needle is properly placed and avoid any unintended damage.
Increased safety: Ultrasound guidance can help increase the safety of injection therapies by reducing the risk of adverse reactions to the medication. By ensuring that the medication is delivered to the intended location, the clinician can avoid injecting too much medication or injecting it into a sensitive area, which can help prevent adverse reactions.
Better patient outcomes: Ultrasound-guided injection therapies can result in better patient outcomes, including improved pain relief and faster recovery times. By delivering the medication to the intended location with greater accuracy, patients may experience faster pain relief and require fewer follow-up injections.
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See also: Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Not sure which injection therapy is best for you? Book a free health strategy session and we’ll help you decide!