Prolotherapy for Elbow Joint Pain
Elbow Joint
A lot of cases of elbow pain is due to joint instability due to weakened or sprained ligaments. This usually presents itself as tenderness along the ligament and tendon attachments of the elbow joint.
The pain can even radiate down the forearm into the wrist, leading some people to believe they have developed carpal tunnel syndrome.
Symptoms caused by Elbow Instability
- Crepitation (cracking) with movement
- Elbow pain
- Elbow popping
- Loss of range of motion
- Loss of muscle strength
- Numbness in fingers
- Muscle spasms
- Referral pain to the forearm
These symptoms can be signs of the following elbow pain conditions caused by elbow instability which are commonly treat with Prolotherapy.
If the movement in the elbow joint is too much, it is likely that pain will appear. This is when patients have being diagnosed with joint instability.
Why is the joint unstable? Because the support structures, the ligaments and tendons, have been stretched and have become weakened.
Prolotherapy for Elbow Joint
In about 80% of chronic elbow pain, a sprain of the annular ligament is the cause of the pain. This ligament is rarely examined by a family physician or an orthopedic surgeon.
Tennis elbow is also known as lateral epicondylitis and is commonly treated with cortisone injections in traditional medicine.
Unfortunately, cortisone tends to weaken tissue, whereas Prolotherapy strengthens tissue.
Cortisone usually also provides temporary pain relief whereby Prolotherapy tends to have permanent effects.
Repetitive use of cortisone will usually permanently weaken tissue. Anyone receiving long-term prednisone or cortisone injections can usually confirm this fact.
If medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) or lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is causing elbow pain, the muscles that attach to these areas are attempting to repair themselves, causing inflammation. Prolotherapy helps strengthen these muscle attachments is very effective in eliminating chronic elbow pain.
Annular ligament and radial collateral ligament injuries are frequent causes of chronic elbow pain. The good news is that these might be effectively treated with Prolotherapy.
FAQs
Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing response to repair and strengthen weakened or damaged ligaments and tendons in the elbow. It's especially useful for chronic elbow pain resulting from overuse, instability, or repetitive injuries - offering a non-surgical path to recovery.
Absolutely. Prolotherapy has proven effective in treating tennis elbow by encouraging collagen production, reducing pain, and restoring function where the tendon has failed to heal properly. It is often used when physical therapy or rest hasn’t resolved the issue.
Typically, 3 to 6 sessions are recommended based on your specific condition and healing response. Each session is spaced a few weeks apart to allow the body time to heal and rebuild the treated tissues. Your ProBack practitioner will develop a personalized plan during your consultation.
Yes, Prolotherapy is safe when performed by trained professionals. At ProBack, we use precise, guided techniques to ensure that the solution is injected into the right areas, promoting targeted healing with minimal side effects and no need for invasive procedures.
Prolotherapy may be ideal for individuals with chronic elbow pain due to ligament strain, repetitive motion injuries, or joint instability - especially those looking to avoid surgery. If you’ve tried rest, physiotherapy, or other conservative treatments without lasting results, Prolotherapy could be the solution you need.
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