Prolotherapy
The more your body hurts the less you experience the things you love.
Regenerative medicine, such as prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, and acupuncture, may help you heal faster and be active sooner.
Eliminate the feeling of aging by regenerating and healing connective tissues that are essential for movements such as ligaments, tendons, and cartilage!
What is Prolotherapy (Regenerative Injection Therapy)?
Prolotherapy, also known as regenerative injection therapy (or proliferation therapy), is a non-surgical treatment for muscle and joint pain. It is commonly used to treat the lower back, as well as the other parts of the body:
- Knees
- Hips
- Shoulders
- Other joints, ligaments
Prolotherapy can be used to treat many conditions including back pain, neck pain, facet syndrome, whiplash, chronic musculoskeletal conditions, joint sprains, and more.
Unlike steroid injections and other pain relievers that only provide temporary benefits, this proven, safe treatment offers long-lasting benefits, such as:
- Long-lasting pain relief
- Reduced stiffness
- Increased strength, function, and mobility of the joint
- Stabilize ligaments and other tissues to increase strength
How Prolotherapy Injections Work
Prolotherapy is a procedure that aims to target inflamed joints or muscles by injecting an irritant solution of saline or dextrose. Your body may recognize the irritant, send immune cells and other chemicals which will trigger your body’s natural healing response.
This process helps repair damaged soft tissue in the injection site, such as nerves, blood vessels, and muscle tissue.
What’s in the solution?
Prolotherapy solutions include natural substances as well as anesthetics which can stimulate the healing response. At Winter Wellness, Dr. Erin Winter will tailor the best substance to suit the patient’s needs for fast recovery and long-lasting relief from pain.
Am I A Good Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?
Saline or dextrose prolotherapy injections are recommended to patients suffering from:
- Chronic low back pain
- Tendon injury
- Hip pain
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Degenerative disc disease
Some people are not advised to undergo prolotherapy if they have certain health issues. This includes patients with:
- Cellulitis
- Septic arthritis
- Abscess
- Fracture
- Gouty arthritis
What can I expect from my Prolotherapy Treatment visit?
At Winter Wellness, we take time to fully understand our patient’s health concerns and the underlying causes of the patient’s condition. Dr. Erin Winter will conduct an initial health check-up and discuss your treatment options. She will make sure you understand everything you need to know about prolotherapy before proceeding with the procedure.
The actual procedure begins with the patient being placed on an examination table. Once the exam table is set up, the treatment area will be prepped, sterilized, and anesthetized (if necessary).
The entire prolotherapy appointment takes around 30 minutes. This includes preparation, treatment, recovery, and the actual procedure. Most patients can return to work or their usual activities immediately after the procedure.
Flagstaff Hormone and Naturopathic Clinic that Cares
Aging comes with rapid body changes.
If you’re experiencing symptoms that make you feel less confident, we’re here to help you.
WE PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN
We take time to understand the uniqueness and complexities of our patient’s health concerns and their underlying cause.
WE BECOME YOUR PARTNER IN YOUR HEALING PROCESS
We are not just doctors – we are our patients’ partners in their healing journey. We listen, care, and respect their body’s concerns.
WE GET TO THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF YOUR ILLNESS
We don’t just identify symptoms, we make sure to find out and understand the exact causes of illness and pain. That way, we can provide a better treatment plan to promote the patient’s optimal health and well-being.
WE PROMOTE NONINVASIVE AND NATURAL HEALING
We have long years of clinical training, research, and experience in using safe and natural therapies to boost the body’s natural healing process.
WE WANT YOU TO ACHIEVE LONG TERM OPTIMAL HEALTH
With our long years of clinical training and experience, and with the help of the latest science, our individualized treatment plan aims to achieve long-term health success.
We make sure to educate patients about the causes of their illness and the recovery process. This allows the patient to enjoy long-term good health long after receiving treatment from us.
About Winter Wellness 
Winter Wellness is a Flagstaff-based medical clinic that specializes in naturopathic medicine, hormone replacement therapy, natural pain management, and aesthetics.
Our naturopathic and hormone clinic is owned by Dr. Erin Winter, a naturopathic doctor in Flagstaff, AZ. Her primary goal is to help as many people age gracefully as possible in a natural way
We exist to help you live the best quality of life possible!