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Prolozone therapy is a cutting-edge non-surgical treatment that offers hope for individuals suffering from chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. It combines the principles of ozone therapy and prolotherapy to promote healing and restore function to damaged tissues.

How Prolozone Differs from Prolotherapy

Prolotherapy involves injecting a solution (often a dextrose-based irritant) into weakened or damaged ligaments, tendons, or joints to stimulate the body's natural healing response. This process triggers inflammation, which in turn prompts the body to repair and strengthen the affected tissues.

On the other hand, prolozone therapy combines the principles of prolotherapy with the therapeutic properties of ozone. Ozone, a highly reactive form of oxygen, is introduced into the treatment area alongside the prolotherapy solution. This combination enhances the healing process by increasing oxygenation, reducing inflammation, and stimulating tissue regeneration more effectively than prolotherapy alone.

Mechanism of Action and Tissue Support

Prolozone therapy works through several mechanisms to support tissue function and promote healing:

  1. Increased Oxygenation: Ozone therapy delivers oxygen to the treatment area, enhancing cellular metabolism and promoting tissue repair. Oxygen plays a crucial role in the healing process, as it is necessary for cellular energy production and collagen synthesis.

  2. Anti-inflammatory Effects: Ozone has potent anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation in the affected tissues. By dampening the inflammatory response, prolozone therapy alleviates discomfort and supports the healing process.

  3. Stimulation of Tissue Repair: The combined effects of prolotherapy and ozone therapy stimulate the body's natural repair mechanisms. This leads to the formation of new collagen and connective tissue, strengthening ligaments and tendons and restoring joint function.

Conditions Prolozone Therapy Can Help With

Prolozone therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Tendinitis

  • Bursitis

  • Ligament injuries (such as sprains or tears)

  • Joint instability

  • Chronic back pain

  • Sports injuries

  • Degenerative joint disease

Step-by-Step Guide to Prolozone Therapy

  1. Initial Evaluation: Your healthcare provider will conduct a thorough evaluation of your medical history and perform a physical examination to assess your condition and determine if prolozone therapy is suitable for you.

  2. Preparation: The treatment area is cleaned and sterilised to minimize the risk of infection.

  3. Injection: A small needle is used to administer the prolotherapy solution mixed with ozone into the targeted tissues. MSK (Musculoskeletal) injections are typically performed using ultrasound to ensure precision and accuracy. Spinal injections are performed using anatomical landmarks.

  4. Post-treatment Care: After the procedure, you may experience mild discomfort or swelling at the injection site. Your healthcare provider may recommend ice therapy, rest, and over-the-counter pain medication to manage any discomfort.

  5. Follow-up: Depending on your condition and response to treatment, you may require, on average 3-6 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart to achieve optimal results. Your healthcare provider will monitor your progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

Conclusion

Prolozone therapy offers a promising solution for individuals seeking relief from chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. By harnessing the healing properties of ozone and prolotherapy, this innovative treatment promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and restores function to damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints.

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Reviews

  • "The prolozone treatment has been life changing for both myself and my partner. A life long agony of back pain as well as other issues has been relieved with a new lease of life. Truly, truly professional and friendly staff always caring and knowledgable. Thank you x"

    Gemma

  • "Excellent practice. Attended recently for Prolozone injections to help relieve pain from a bulging disc. After weeks of discomfort and restricted movement the treatment gave me relief and the ability to get back to normal. Cannot recommend highly enough."

    Julie

  • "Fantastic! Highly recommended. I have been struggling with lower back pain in my sciatic joints I had two prolozone treatments with Jon and feel all the pain has gone it even helped my ibs which was a bonus!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Prolozone® Therapy is a minimally invasive regenerative injection treatment that combines medical ozone, oxygen and healing nutrients to support the repair of damaged tissue. By increasing oxygen supply at a cellular level, Prolozone helps reduce inflammation and stimulates natural tissue regeneration within joints, ligaments, tendons and connective structures.

  • Prolozone is suitable for a wide range of musculoskeletal and pain-related problems, including:

    • Lower back and neck pain

    • Sciatica and spinal joint irritation

    • Osteoarthritis and joint degeneration

    • Shoulder, knee, and hip pain

    • Tendon and ligament injuries

    • Plantar fasciitis and sports injuries

    • Chronic pain conditions

  • Yes, Prolozone is our preferred treatment for spinal issues because it promotes actual tissue repair rather than masking symptoms. We do not perform steroid/cortisone injections in the spine at our clinic.

  • No, Prolozone injections are not ultrasound guided. This treatment targets ligament and connective tissue attachments, which are more accurately treated using anatomical knowledge rather than imaging.

  • Reduced oxygen supply and poor circulation can impair tissue healing. Prolozone works by:

    • Enhancing oxygen delivery to injured tissues

    • Stimulating natural repair and regeneration

    • Increasing cellular energy production

    • Reducing inflammation and pain

    • Improving joint stability and function

  • Although some patients feel results after a single session, 3–6 treatments spaced 1–3 weeks apart are typically recommended. Chronic or longstanding conditions may need more.

  • Patients commonly report:

    • Less pain and stiffness

    • Increased mobility and function

    • Improved stability and strength

    • Long-lasting relief due to tissue repair

  • Yes, Prolozone has an excellent safety profile and is well tolerated. Mild temporary soreness or stiffness may occur for 24–48 hours as the healing response activates.

  • Prolozone may be suitable if you:

    • Have chronic or recurrent pain

    • Have not improved with physiotherapy alone

    • Prefer a natural regenerative alternative to steroids

    • Are seeking to avoid surgery

    • Have osteoarthritis or soft-tissue injury

    A consultation is required to assess suitability.