Prolotherapy or proliferative therapy is a regenerative injection technique which involves multiple small injections of an irritant solution at the site of ligament attachments, painful and degenerated tendon insertions and into the joint space depending on the site of pathology, in order to promote the growth of normal and healthy cells.
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Rotator cuff tendonitis involves the tendons of the muscles forming the rotator cuff of the shoulder. As these muscles govern the movements of the shoulder joint, rotator cuff tendonitis is a very common cause of shoulder pain and weakness.
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Intercostal Nerves are nerves arising from the spinal cord, just below the ribs. Some conditions can cause irritation or inflammation of these nerve roots leading to neuropathic pain which is referred to as Intercostal Neuralgia.
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Knee injuries are extremely common in the population and out of the knee pathologies meniscus tears seem to be the most common. Meniscecetomy was the standard procedure employed in the 90s and early 2000s but unfortunately a high number of people….
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Healing of any injured or damaged tissue is brought about by migration of blood cells towards this are with the help of increased localised blood flow…
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Extension of disc tissue beyond the the margins of the ring apophyses, throughout the circumference is described as bulging.
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The most likely bursa around the heel that is responsible for heel pain is the retrocalcaneal bursa. This pain results when this bursa( sac like structure lined by a thin layer of synovial fluid, functions to reduce friction between surfaces) gets filled…
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adult population requiring medical attention. Statistics show that there is a good chance that 1 in every 10 people will experience the symptoms of plantar fasciitis at some point in their life.
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Thickening or inflammation of the plantar fascia can lead to plantar fasciitis which is probably the most common cause of heel pain encountered in clinical practice. In chronic cases, where degeneration sets in it leads to fasciosis.
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Achilles Tendonitis refers to constant irritation and inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is the largest tendon in the body and can be found running down the back of the lower leg. Originating from the calf muscles and inserting..
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