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Prolotherapy FAQ
Is prolotherapy safe?
Yes, when performed by a licensed veterinarian trained in prolotherapy. Prolotherapy has been used in humans for over 35 years and with no reported significant side effects. There can be some mild bruising and transient pain following the procedure. The prolotherapy techniques and solutions used in veterinary prolotherapy are the same as those used to perform prolotherapy in human medicine.
How is a prolotherapy treatment done?
Prolotherapy treatments are done by injecting the ligaments and tendons that support the joints with a prolotherapy solution which causes growth of new connective tissue to stablize the affected joint(s) and relieve pain.
What type of animals can prolotherapy be performed on?
Prolotherapy is typically performed on dogs, cats, horses, however it can be performed on nearly any species of animal.
How long does a prolotherapy treatment take to perform?
In general, prolotherapy treatments are 20-45 minutes in duration depending on the animals condition and the number of joints are being treated.
Is prolotherapy painful?
Prolotherapy treatments are mild to moderately painful and so light reversible sedation is typicaly used for the procedure. Following the procedure, some animals may experience transient pain and soreness for 24-48 hours, however it is uncommon.
How many prolotherapy treatments will my animal need?
The number of treatments depends on the age, size, severity of the disease or condition being treated, and the individual animals response to treatment. In general most dogs and cats require 4 treatment, that are performed 3-4 weeks apart. Larger animals with joint disease of both the front and rear legs and those with severe arthritis or degenerative joint disease will require more treatments than those with less severe disease.
How soon after prolotherapy can my dog exercise?
It is recommended to leash walk dogs within 24 hours after prolotherapy. Many dogs feel so much better after a prolotherapy treatment that they will over exercise unless restricted and can worsen their condition. No running or jumping is recommend for 1 week following a treatment.
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