Natural Pain Shots

Cortisone shots have been the "go-to" tool for quick relief from pain for a long time now. While cortisone is very effective for many people, more and more research is being done on the harmful effects that could come from repeated use. At Legacy Clinic we believe in providing the best AND safest care for our patients. Sacrificing health down the road for a quick fix today is not what we stand for.
After researching on our own end to find safe alternatives that actually work as well as cortisone does, we found Traumeel and Zeel. Both of these medications use ingedients that are naturally found in the body and concentrate them in one area to promote healing and pain relief without the side effects. We have had great success so far with our patients and several have tried both cortisone and the natural brands. Most have stated that that the natural shots worked just as well if not better than the cortisone.
To learn more about these, contact us by phone at (352) 259-0024 or email at info@legacyclinic.org

All Natural Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections can be an amazing aid in relieving pain and symptoms of numerous problems. At Legacy, we have started offering an all natural injection therapy for our patients. We always prefer to treat our patients with natural remedies whenever possible. The list of benefits is extensive but we will name a few for the types that we offer. The following injections are all natural and offered at Legacy Clinic in The Villages.

Traumeel (by Heel): Muscular pain, joint pain, sports injuries and bruising.

Zeel (by Heel): Mild to moderate arthritic pain, osteoarthritis and joint stiffness.

Engystol (by Heel): Stimulates the nonspecific defense system in viral infections such as influenza, cold sores and feverish conditions.

Spascupreel: For general muscle spasms, to relief pain of the gastrointestinal (IBS, Colitis, etc) and urogenital tract (dysmenorrhea).

Vitamin B12: Benefits neurological disorders like progressive memory loss and lethargy. Used successfully in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes. Benefits people with pernicious anemia. Also great for Shingles and Facial Paralysis.

Lymphomyosot X: For the treatment of Lymphatic Problems & fluid discharges; General low resistance to illness; Glandular swellings and illnesses; Enlarged tonsils, sore throats, fevers; Disturbances of the body and mental development in children suffering from glandular disorders; Cardiac (heart) (right and left insufficiency); Renal (kidney) diseases - Nephritis, Nephrosis and other diseases of the kidneys; Edema (Swelling), post-Operative and Post-Traumatic impediments to the lymphatic drainage; Lymphatic Edema; Skin - Neurodermatitis (skin disorders characterized by chronic itching and scratching); Eczema / dermatitis; Detoxifying and drainage remedy in all Degenerative Neoplasm Phases; Liver disease, Acne; Weight Loss/Obesity; General Detoxification; Drug damage; Asthma; Cancer & Neoplasia; Arthritis; Rheumatic Diseases; Allergic Diseases, Bronchitis; Cerebral lesions in fetal and early childhood.

Neuralgo-Rheum: For the treatment of nerve pain, soft tissue rheumatism and symptoms of disc protrusion.

If you suffer from any of these conditions and you would like to get more information on relief, please contact us at

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Alternative To Cortisone?

Many of our patients have had a cortisone shot at one point or another. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory which helps to reduce pain in the area that its injected. Studies have shown however, that overuse of cortisone can lead to cartilage damage in joints and ultimately lead to more pain down the road. Doctors often limit how many injections a patient can have in a certain period of time due to the possible risks involved. For those who have chronic pain and get relief from these shots, this can be hard news to hear.

There is an alternative called prolotherapy. This therapy injects natural substances into the body which promote healing. These substances have been proven safe even in large amounts and because of this, multiple areas of the body can be treated at once. Studies have shown this therapy to be highly effective in relieving pain and without any side effects. One of two types of substances are used: those found in the body (bone marrow, adipose tissue, plasma) or dextrose which is very similar to d-glucose that is in your body.

Cortisone over-use has been studied for some time now. While the results do vary, we believe you should know what you're having put into your body. Hyaluronic acid is a great tool to repair cartilage in our joints like knees, elbows and shoulders but damage from cortisone can not be repaired by this method. The following chart shows other differences between prolotherapy and cortisone injections.

If you are considering getting cortisone injections or are looking for a safer alternative to those you are already getting, please look into prolotherapy. If you have further questions, ask the doctor on your next visit.