PROLO YOUR PAIN AWAY®, 4TH EDITION CUR NG CHRONICWITH PAIN PROLOTHERAPY Ross A. Hauser, MD & Marion A. Boomer Hauser, MS, RD PROLO YOUR PAIN AWAY! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy 4TH EDITION Ross A. Hauser, MD & Marion A. Boomer Hauser, MS, RD Sorridi Business Consulting Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hauser, Ross A., author. Prolo your pain away! : curing chronic pain with prolotherapy / Ross A. Hauser & Marion Boomer Hauser. — Updated, fourth edition. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-9903012-0-2 1. Intractable pain—Treatment. 2. Chronic pain— Treatment. 3. Sclerotherapy. 4. Musculoskeletal system —Diseases—Chemotherapy. 5. Regenerative medicine. I. Hauser, Marion A., author. II. Title. 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ISBN 978-0-9903012-0-2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 1 Dedication .................................................................................................................. 2 Foreword ................................................................................................................... 3 Preface: My Life as a Physiatrist .................................................................................. 6 CHAPTER 1 Why Should You Consider Prolotherapy? .................................................................. 9 CHAPTER 2 Prolotherapy, Inflammation, and Healing: What’s the Connection? .......................... 23 CHAPTER 3 Cellular Prolotherapy ................................................................................................ 43 CHAPTER 4 Prolo Your Back Pain Away! ................................................................................... 53 CHAPTER 5 Prolo Your Head and Neck Pain Away! ................................................................... 69 CHAPTER 6 Prolo Your Shoulder Pain Away! ............................................................................. 90 CHAPTER 7 Prolo Your Knee Pain Away! ................................................................................. 102 CHAPTER 8 Prolo Your Hip Pain Away! ................................................................................... 113 CHAPTER 9 Prolo Your Pelvic and Groin Pain Away! ............................................................... 124 CHAPTER 10 Prolo Your Ankle and Foot Pain Away! ................................................................. 133 CHAPTER 11 Prolo Your Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain Away! ................................................... 146 CHAPTER 12 Prolo Your Chest and Rib Pain Away! .................................................................. 158 CHAPTER 13 Prolo Your Arthritis Pain Away! ............................................................................ 164 CHAPTER 14 Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! ........................................................................... 179 CHAPTER 15 Prolo Your Kid’s Injuries Away!............................................................................. 192 CHAPTER 16 Prolo Your Nerve Pain Away! ............................................................................... 199 CHAPTER 17 Connective Tissue Deficiency Conditions .............................................................. 218 CHAPTER 18 Why You Don’t Heal ............................................................................................ 238 CHAPTER 19 Prolotherapy vs. Surgery ......................................................................................... 264 CHAPTER 20 Prolotherapy vs. Other Popular Treatments ............................................................ 284 CHAPTER 21 The Evolution of Prolotherapy ............................................................................... 298 CHAPTER 22 Prolotherapy Provides Results ................................................................................ 317 CHAPTER 23 Answers to Common Questions About Prolotherapy ............................................. 330 CHAPTER 24 Maximize Your Prolotherapy Potential................................................................... 345 References .............................................................................................................. 354 Index ...................................................................................................................... 391 Other Books by Ross and Marion Hauser .............................................................. 408 For More Information ............................................................................................ 409 1 DISCLAIMER The information presented in this book is based on the experiences of the authors, publishers, and editors, and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. In no way should this book be used as a substitute for your own practitioner’s advice. Because medicine is an ever-changing science, readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources. The authors, publishers, and editors of this work have used sources they believe to be reliable to substantiate the information provided. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical sciences, neither the authors, publishers, or editors, nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they are not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. This is especially true, in particular, when an athlete or person in pain receives Prolotherapy and a bad result occurs. The authors, publishers, and editors of this book do not warrant that Prolotherapy is going to be effective in any medical condition and cannot guarantee nor endorse any certain type of Prolotherapy, solution used, or practitioner. It is the responsibility of the individual athlete or person who receives Prolotherapy to thoroughly research the topic and pick a particular practitioner whom he/she feels is qualified to perform the procedure. As of this writing there is no certification available in Prolotherapy training. Any licensed medical (MD) or osteopathic doctor (DO) in the United States can perform Prolotherapy according to the laws. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) may also provide Prolotherapy injections in some states. Practitioners should use and apply the technique of Prolotherapy only after they have received extensive training and demonstrated the ability to safely administer the treatment. The authors, publishers, editors, or any other people involved in this work, are not responsible if practitioners who are unqualified in the use of Prolotherapy administer the treatment based solely on the contents of this book, or if they receive training but do not administer it safely and a bad result occurs. If Prolotherapy or any other treatment regimen described in this book appears to apply to your condition, the authors, publishers, and editors recommend that a formal evaluation be performed by a practitioner who is competent in treating pain and athletic injuries with Prolotherapy. Those desiring treatment should make medical decisions with the aid of a personal practitioner. No medical decisions should be made solely on the contents or recommendations made in this book. n 2 DEDICATION This book is dedicated to our patients who have entrusted us with their health care. We are thankful that they have allowed us to help them achieve their hopes, dreams, and aspirations and help alleviate their pain and suffering. We love our patients and have been blessed many times over by their presence in our lives. It is with humble hearts that we dedicate this book to them. We would not be able to perform the procedures that we provide in the manner in which we provide them, were it not for the presence of God in our lives. We are thankful to God for allowing the body to feel pain; for without that ability, we would have no way of knowing whether something was wrong. God’s Son Jesus came to earth as the chief servant of all. Mark 10:43-45/ESV: “But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and Dr. Gustav and Helen Hemwall whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Because of this instruction from the Bible, we count it a blessing to be able to serve our patients. For that we are truly thankful. Were it not for two of God’s most faithful servants, Gustav and Helen Hemwall, we would not be writing this