Prolotherapy is an injection treatment that may alleviate pain by stimulating the body’s healing response. Prolotherapy is used primarily with patients who have musculoskeletal conditions (that’s pain from muscles, ligaments, bones, joints).
CAMIS is dedicated to your health, so we give you the information you need to make decisions. If you’re interested in prolotherapy, read this article for a good introduction to the treatment.
Keep in mind that prolotherapy is an alternative treatment and may not be covered by your provincial healthcare service. If you want to try prolotherapy to help manage your pain, go to a reputable clinic and provider.