Regenerative Treatment for Chronic Joint and Ligament Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Prolotherapy
Chronic joint pain often stems from ligament instability or tendon damage that never fully healed. While many treatments focus on temporarily reducing inflammation, prolotherapy works to strengthen and repair the underlying tissue itself.
At Renova Total Health, ultrasound-guided prolotherapy is part of our physician-led regenerative medicine approach within Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, helping patients restore joint stability, reduce pain, and return to comfortable movement.
What IS PROLOTHERAPY
Prolotherapy (short for proliferation therapy) is a regenerative treatment designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
During treatment, a physician injects a medical dextrose solution into weakened ligaments, tendons, or joints. This creates a controlled healing response that encourages the body to repair and strengthen damaged connective tissue.
Over time, this process can help:
- Strengthen ligaments and tendons
- Improve joint stability
- Reduce chronic pain
- Restore functional movement
Unlike steroid injections, which temporarily suppress inflammation, prolotherapy aims to promote structural repair and long-term stability.
What It Treats
Prolotherapy is designed to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain related to ligament weakness, tendon injury, or joint instability.
- Chronic low back pain
- Neck pain and cervical instability
- Shoulder injuries and rotator cuff pain
- Knee pain and ligament instability
- Hip pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sacroiliac joint instability
- Joint pain after previous injuries
This treatment is often recommended when pain persists despite rest, physical therapy, or conventional treatments.
Often Paired With
At Renova Total Health, prolotherapy is often integrated into a broader musculoskeletal recovery and longevity plan.
Your physician may combine treatment with:
- Ultrasound diagnostic evaluation to identify injured structures
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation protocols
- Targeted mobility and strengthening programs
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for advanced regenerative support
- Functional medicine strategies to optimize healing and inflammation balance
This integrated approach helps address the root cause of pain while improving long-term joint function and resilience.
Downtime
Downtime
Prolotherapy requires minimal downtime.
Patients can typically expect:
- Mild soreness or stiffness for 24–72 hours
- Temporary inflammation as part of the healing response
- Return to normal daily activity within 1–2 days
Strenuous exercise may be limited for several days depending on the treatment area.
Because prolotherapy works by stimulating the body’s natural repair process, treatments are typically performed in a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart.
The Renova Total Health Approach
Prolotherapy at Renova Total Health is not a standalone treatment—it is part of a comprehensive, physician-guided plan to restore musculoskeletal health and long-term mobility.
Our care model integrates regenerative medicine with:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Internal Medicine oversight
- Longevity-focused health optimization
- Coordinated specialist support when needed
This approach reflects our commitment to treating the root cause of pain while supporting the body’s ability to heal, perform, and age well.
