Prolozone Vs Cortisone Injections

Chronic pain interferes with day-to-day activities and drastically lowers the quality of life. People suffering from persistent pain are left with nothing but a long prescription of painkiller medications. To ease the suffering, there are some more advanced treatment options namely steroid injections and ozone prolotherapy. 

 

Steroid injections have been administered for quite some time for severe pain management, however, prolozone injection is a new entry in the field of chronic pain management. Analgesic effect of the therapies is utilized best in the following conditions:

 

●      Chronic neck pain

●      Low back pain/sciatica

●      Arthritis (knee osteoarthritis)

●      Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder 

●      Degenerative disc disease

 

Here we shall discuss how a prolozone injection differs from a steroid injection.

 

The main aim of both therapies is to bring about pain relief but how they achieve it differs significantly.

Composition 

A cortisone injection, as the name indicates, comprises cortisone whereas you will find ozone and oxygen inside a prolozone injection. 

Mechanism Of Action 

The commonly used cortisone injection is quick in diminishing pain as it effectively removes inflammation from the injury/affected site. 

 

On the other hand, a prolozone injection falls under regenerative medicine and has multiple positive impacts on the body which include:

Joint Pain 

Case studies suggest that prolozone injections are effective in alleviating joint pain especially when intra-articular injections are given.

Soft Tissue Regeneration 

Prolozone injections are considered superior because, unlike, steroid injections, induce repair of soft tissues. This very injection is effective in halting the process of cartilage breakdown (due to underlying disease).

 

Contrary to this, steroid administration may increase this breakdown. 

 

Moreover, the ozone injections also lead to an increase in the rate of ligament and tendon repair of the body. The ultimate result of these effects is strengthened ligaments and robust ligaments/tendons. 

 

Research shows solid improvements in pain and mobility by the use of both therapies, however, prolozone therapy might have a slight advantage.

Joint Strength 

You can notice subtle improvements in joint strength with prolozone injections which is missing in a steroid shot.

Adverse Effects 

A steroid injection might also diminish circulation to the affected areas. No such adverse effect is observed with a prolozone injection.

 

If you are looking for prolozone injections in The Villages, contact Legacy Clinic of chiropractic at 352-259-0024. Dr. Aaron Perry is a certified doctor of oriental medicine and trained in prolozone injections.

Acupoint Injections

What Are Acupoint Injections?

Acupoint injections are an infusion of herbs and homeopathies mixed with nutritional supplements. This treatment carries sterile substances injected into the acupuncture points to promote, restore, and retain health. It also helps in palliative care, acupuncture anesthesia, pain management, and disease prevention. This injection is not a substitute for traditional acupuncture but an adjunctive treatment that may help to heal. These injections treat common conditions such as headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, low back pain, hip pain, foot pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, sciatica, Achilles tendinitis, etc.

HOW DO THESE INJECTIONS WORK?

Acupuncture helps manipulate the qi meridians directly. This therapy removes blocks and mobilizes the energy in the meridians, which communicate with the nervous system to release the feel-good hormones. This therapy also calms the yang energy (fatigue) or stimulates the yin energy (swelling)

Emotions and mental functions are also the components of qi, i.e., the body’s vital energy and blood. Acupoint injections injected at the acupuncture points are more beneficial than subcutaneous injections, as the patient experiences the cumulative benefits of acupuncture and the healing properties of the infusion. We use Traumeel and Zeel injections for the treatment. 

What Is Traumeel Injection?

This injection is a non-cortisone treatment that eases musculoskeletal pain. It is a safe alternative to corticosteroids and NSAIDs. Traumeel is a homeopathic solution composed of natural botanical and mineral extracts. This treatment is available for injections, drops, tablets, ointments, and gels.

What Is Zeel Injection?

Zeel is a homeopathic remedy for pain, stiffness, and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, arthrosis, and rheumatic joint diseases.

Who Is Qualified to Perform the Acupoint Injection Therapy?

Only a licensed acupuncturist certified in Acupoint Injection Therapy can administer this treatment. 

How Many Treatments Are Required?

ACUPUNCTURE AND METABOLISM

The practice of inserting thin needles at specific points on the body is called acupuncture. These needles stimulate crucial nerves that regulate the body's metabolism and energy. 

An acupuncturist focuses on the excretory and endocrine systems to promote weight loss. Kidneys regulate water retention while the endocrine system maintains hormonal balance. 

They give treatment to points related to the thyroid and spleen. The thyroid gland regulates the metabolic rate while the spleen monitors fluid levels. 

They treat the adrenal glands and ovaries too. The adrenal produces hormones to regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, response to stress, etc. 

The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause occur because of these hormones.

The Treatment 

They insert acupuncture needles to the depth of a few centimeters or 1/4 inches into the epidermis. The depth depends on the style of acupuncture.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP LOSE WEIGHT?

The treatment regulates hormone production, optimizes digestion, improves metabolism, suppresses appetite, reduces inflammation, reduces water retention while optimizing other bodily functions. All these corrections lead to weight loss.

Besides these treatments, dietary interventions help you stay mentally and physically healthy during the weight loss journey. 

The lifestyle interventions keep you active with exercise and other physical activities. The aim is to prevent boredom while keeping the person mentally strong and committed to the goal. 

The holistic interventions lend emotional, physical, social, and spiritual support to promote wellbeing.

The Takeaway 

There is no one size fits approach to weight loss. It helps to work with the acupressurist or health care professional to find out what works for you. 

Acupressure is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can bring many positive health benefits, including weight loss.

Always look for a licensed acupuncturist certified in Acupuncture Therapy to help you on your weight loss journey.

Prolozone Therapy: Safe and Effective Shoulder Injury Treatment

Did you know that there are new, safe, and effective therapies for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and other joint issues that can be done at Legacy Clinic?

 

Prolozone, which is a combination of “proliferation” and “ozone,” is a safe and effective injection into the joint that includes ozone, a safe oxygen product found naturally in the atmosphere. These injections can help create a regenerating effect on damaged joints and other musculoskeletal parts of the body, all while creating a non-inflammatory response. This keeps you safe and comfortable while the injections encourage the body to use its natural healing abilities.

 

Shoulder pain can be debilitating, but there are Prolozone treatments that are a safe and effective measure to not just ease the pain but can even reverse the cause of the pain. Using the power of three combined oxygen atoms, Prolozone allows the body to naturally regenerate. The pain of many treatments comes from the inflammatory response they produce, but Prolozone is proven to create healing benefits without the pain and discomfort of excessive inflammation. Prolozone treatments can be used for tendonitis or bursitis of the shoulder, labral tears, frozen shoulder, and torn rotator cuffs.

Dr. Aaron Perry DOM has been in the holistic healing space since 1997, and his training and expertise can help you to feel your best with minimal side effects. A graduate of the prestigious Florida College of Integrated Medicine, Dr. Perry can bring out your body’s natural healing response in a simple office visit.