How will I feel after Prolotherapy?
Frequently the treated areas may feel stronger immediately after Prolotherapy. Patients can generally expect to return to work that same day after the treatment with only a minimal of residual soreness from the injections. It is common to experience some stiffness, soreness, swelling, or even increased pain after Prolotherapy. These effects are usually mild and last less than three days; however, they may last up to seven days. It is normal to experience muscle soreness for a few weeks after the treatment. Then there is a “window period” of about two weeks as inflammation subsides but healing of the ligament is not complete. During this period there may be a return of some of the original pain. Starting around four weeks after a treatment, ligament strengthening is occurring. Re-evaluation and treatment is scheduled three to six weeks apart. These effects are part of the body’s healing process and are considered therapeutic. The healing process stimulated by Prolotherapy continues for
