Prolozone utilizes Ozone gas to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability. Most orthopedic pain is linked to microtears in tendons, ligaments, as well as the degeneration of cartilage within joints.
Ozone gas, a radical form of oxygen represented by the symbol O3, possesses powerful healing properties that aids in repairing microtears and restoring lost cartilage. Prolozone offers a safe and effective, non-surgical, non-steroid solution for addresses the underlying cause of orthopedic pain.
How do you use Prolozone Therapy?
At Embody Wellness Naturopathic, the Prolozone treatment is used alongside other healing agents such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), stem cells, and naturally derived hyaluronic acid. The Ozone gas helps to activate the function of platelets and stem cells, while stimulating the cells that will utilize the hyaluronic acid to promote cartilage grow. They work better together.
For large joints like the knees, shoulders, and hips, we typically use the Prolozone therapy for 1-2 treatments to reduce inflammation and prepare the joint for the PRP or stem cells.
How long has Prolozone been used?
Prolozone is a treatment pioneered by Dr. Frank Shallenberger, MD and has been around for 20+ years. Dr. Hanson, ND has been working at The Nevada Center with Dr. Shallenberger since 2010 and is one of Dr. Shallenberger’s main trainers for teaching the Prolozone technique at Dr. Shallenberger’s ozone therapy conferences.
See the Prolotherapy page for more information regarding injection therapy protocols
