Case Studies

Aside from Dr. Darrow, who has successfully used prolotherapy treatments to treat his back and shoulder, there have been many prolotherapy success stories to exemplify the healing power of this process. Used as a pain and recovery treatment for over 20 years, prolotherapy works to regenerate the soft tissues that make up ligaments and tendons, creating strong joints and a better quality of life.

James Lee, for example, is a shining example of a prolotherapy success story. Lee started noticing acute wrist pain while playing golf as a member of UCLA’s golf team. Initially, he fought through the pain, imagining that it wasn’t a serious problem. When it started to get worse, he began to worry about the injury hurting his chances of moving on to professional golf. That’s when he began seeking treatment, and was told that his wrist would not heal without an invasive surgery with a success rate of less than 75%. His research for alternative treatments led him to Dr. Darrow and prolotherapy, which he found slightly eased his pain after every injection. Upon further prolotherapy treatment, his wrist was completely healed, allowing him to pursue his dreams without pain.

Another success story comes from a patient complaining of hip pain at the age of 61. The hip injury was very old, caused by skiing when she was 19. The pain from this injury was mild, but consistent throughout the whole of her life after the accident. It started getting worse and worse until it became an obstacle to daily life, making driving, sleeping, and walking difficult. This woman was noted as a good candidate for prolotherapy treatments, and she received her first set of injections in May of 2010. She reported a 50 percent decrease in pain levels a week after her first injection, and a complete loss of pain after her second. By her third prolotherapy injection her struggle, which had lasted over 40 years, was finally over.

Prolotherapy success stories are being created everyday as people discover the benefits of this type of treatment. Many people find a prolotherapy success tends to stem from a story about failed surgery, as many doctors suggest surgery when alternative treatments are available, and more likely to yield positive results. Prolotherapy injections should always be considered before undergoing invasive surgical procedures. Set up a consultation with a prolotherapist to see if this course of treatment is right for you and your condition.