Healing Back and Joint InjuriesIf you have a soft tissue injury, you face a confusing array of choices for your treatment, including the possibility of surgery. By carefully analyzing the treatments available to you, Healing Joint and Back Injuries offers hope for permanent healing. This book will guide you through the process of understanding your inquiries, your pain, and your options. And if you've tried a variety of treatments and haven't found relief, prolotherapy may be your best choice. With its balances, integrative approach, Healing Back and Joint Injuries will help you explore the most promising new therapies in your search for true healing and lasting relief from chronic pain. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
CHAPTER | 11 |
CHAPTER 2 | 43 |
CHAPTER 3 | 59 |
CHAPTER 4 | 79 |
CHAPTER 5 | 97 |
CHAPTER 6 | 113 |
Regenerative Injection Therapies | 129 |
The Prolotherapy Path | 143 |
APPENDIX | 215 |
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Common terms and phrases
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