Prolotherapy for Hip Pain London — An Alternative to Hip Replacement
Hip pain is one of the most debilitating musculoskeletal conditions — and one where patients are most frequently told that surgery is their only remaining option. Hip replacement is a major procedure with a significant recovery period, and for many patients — particularly those under 65 — it is a decision that carries long term consequences. Implants have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, which means a patient in their 50s is almost certain to face revision surgery later in life.
At Proback Clinic in Victoria, London, we offer Prolotherapy and Prolozone as a genuine non-surgical alternative for hip pain — including hip osteoarthritis, labral tears, ligamentous instability and hip pain that has not responded to steroid injections or physiotherapy.
Why Hip Pain Is So Difficult to Treat Conventionally
The hip is a ball and socket joint that bears the full weight of the upper body with every step. The complex network of ligaments, the labrum, the joint capsule and the surrounding musculature that stabilise the hip all have a poor blood supply — which means that when these structures are damaged through injury, wear and tear or hypermobility, the body’s natural healing capacity is limited. Steroid injections suppress the inflammation temporarily but accelerate tissue breakdown over time. Physiotherapy strengthens the surrounding muscles but cannot repair the underlying ligamentous and structural damage.
How Prolotherapy and Prolozone Work for Hip Pain
Prolotherapy delivers a natural 15% dextrose solution precisely into the damaged ligaments, the joint capsule, the labral insertion and the surrounding soft tissue structures of the hip. The dextrose triggers a controlled healing response — the body lays down new collagen fibres, progressively strengthening the damaged structures from within.
Prolozone adds medical grade ozone to the injection — dramatically improving oxygenation and circulation within the hip joint and stimulating the body’s regenerative process at a cellular level. For arthritic hip joints specifically this combination consistently produces better outcomes than either treatment alone.
What Conditions We Treat at the Hip
- Hip osteoarthritis — including moderate to advanced joint space narrowing
- Labral tears and labral laxity
- Hip ligament laxity and instability — including hypermobility and hEDS
- Greater trochanteric bursitis and tendinopathy
- Iliopsoas tendinopathy and impingement
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction contributing to hip and gluteal pain
- Post surgical hip pain — including post hip replacement residual pain
- Groin pain and adductor related hip pain
Can Prolotherapy Help If I Have Been Told I Need a Hip Replacement?
Many of our patients who had been told hip replacement was their only remaining option have achieved meaningful and lasting improvement through our regenerative approach — enough to delay or avoid surgery entirely. We cannot regenerate cartilage that has been completely lost and we would never promise outcomes we cannot deliver. A thorough consultation gives us and you a realistic picture of what is achievable. Surgery is irreversible — trying Prolotherapy first costs nothing in terms of your surgical options.
Pricing
Initial consultation £110 — reduced from £270 — includes examination, standing X-rays where required and a full results appointment. Treatment: first area £275 per session, each additional area £85. 15% discount when prepaying for a full course upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Prolotherapy treat hip osteoarthritis?
Yes — hip osteoarthritis is one of our most common presentations. Prolozone and Prolotherapy reduce chronic joint inflammation, improve oxygenation within the joint and stimulate the body’s own regenerative process. Many patients achieve meaningful and lasting pain relief even in moderate to advanced presentations.
Is Prolotherapy a good alternative to hip replacement?
For many patients yes — particularly those with moderate rather than end stage arthritis, or those who are not yet ready for surgery. We treat many patients who have been told hip replacement is their only option and achieve meaningful improvement. A thorough consultation gives a realistic picture of what is achievable for each individual.
How many Prolotherapy sessions do I need for hip pain?
Most hip pain patients require between three and six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart. The exact number recommended for your specific presentation is confirmed at your results appointment before you commit to anything.
Does Prolotherapy work for hip labral tears?
Yes — labral tears and labral laxity respond well to Prolotherapy into the labral insertion and surrounding ligamentous structures. We cannot repair a completely torn labrum but we can strengthen the surrounding structures and improve the joint environment significantly.
How much does Prolotherapy for hip pain cost in London?
Our initial consultation is £110 reduced from £270. Treatment is £275 for the first area and £85 for each additional area per session. A 15% discount applies when prepaying for a full course upfront.
Is Prolotherapy for the hip painful?
Before any injections begin we anaesthetise the skin and surrounding tissue. Most patients find the procedure well tolerated and are surprised by how manageable it is. A mild ache for 24 to 48 hours afterwards is normal and indicates the healing response is active.
Give us a call on 0207 976 6648 or email victoria@proback.co.uk.
Proback Clinic, 4 Evelyn Mansions, Carlisle Place, Victoria, London SW1P 1NH. Five minutes from Victoria station.
