Lisa Makrides, MD, PC
Find pain relief quickly and improve your mobility with prolotherapy injections for arthritis, joint pain, ligament tears, and more.
If you’re in Lancaster and experiencing joint or back pain, find relief with prolotherapy at Makrides Aesthetics. Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection joint treatment that repairs ligaments in injured joints and connective tissue to reduce pain and stiffness.
By injecting small amounts of “irritant” substances like dextrose (sugar), saline, and a numbing agent, prolotherapy triggers the body to react to that substance by initiating a healing response. This response improves health and growth in both tendon and ligament fibers with little to no side effects.
Deciding if prolotherapy is right for you can depend on several factors related to your pain, your health history, and your treatment goals. Conditions linked to joint pain, arthritis, or tendon injuries are commonly treated using prolotherapy.
While it isn’t suitable for treating all conditions, there are a few that our prolotherapy doctors treat commonly here at our Lancaster office.
We love to help our clients find happier living, free of pain
Our Lancaster-based doctor will take the time to get to know you and your problem. After an initial assessment, we’ll decide whether prolotherapy injections suit you.
If prolotherapy is indeed the proper treatment for you, our providers will give you a few steps to take before your injection.
After a brief 30-minute procedure, you will be asked to rest for a few minutes by one of our doctors. After you’re cleared to leave, you can expect mild stiffness or swelling following the procedure, which can last up to a week. With clearance from our doctors, you may resume normal activity on the same day as your procedure.
Our team recommends you receive three to six rounds of prolotherapy injections every four weeks.
Prolotherapy is an all-natural treatment that is great for strengthening joints and reducing pain in afflicted areas. Living a pain-free life is the first step in building regular activity habits, strengthening your body, and beginning a path to healthy living.
However, if you suffer from chronic illness, prolotherapy may not be suitable for you. Patients who suffer from chronic illnesses may not see results. For chronic pain and mental health issues, treatments like
ketamine therapy are likely better suited for your needs.
As a board-certified anesthesiologist, pain medicine physician, and laser specialist, Dr. Makrides works with her team to develop the best action for your healthcare needs. Our team will work with you to evaluate your joint and ligament pain and develop a prolotherapy treatment that will help you get back to living a pain-free life.
For effective pain management and treatment solutions in Lancaster, PA, turn to the prolotherapy providers at Makrides Aesthetics. We’ve been providing comprehensive pain management treatments to Lancaster County since 2006.
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