Prolotherapy and Chronic Back Pain Slideshow

Posterior view of deep muscles of the buttocks

Muscles, ligaments, and joints that may benefit from prolotherapy treatment

The muscles connecting the lower back to the hip and the deep tendons and muscles of the buttock may become painful due to pulled muscle injury or tendonitis.

Anterior view of the psoas muscle

Muscles, ligaments, and joints that may benefit from prolotherapy treatment

Psoas is a major muscle of the lower spine that connects the lower back to the leg(s). When this muscle becomes tight due to inadequate activity (such as from a sedentary lifestyle), it may become shorter, and in turn, cause tension around the sacroiliac joint, making it stiff and painful.

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Anterior view of the SI JoInt labeling anterior sacroiliac ligament

Muscles, ligaments, and joints that may benefit from prolotherapy treatment

The anterior SI ligament covers the front of the SI joint. This ligament is relatively thin, making it increasingly vulnerable to injury and pain.

Posterior view of the SI JoInt labeling posterior sacroiliac ligament

Muscles, ligaments, and joints that may benefit from prolotherapy treatment

The long posterior SI ligament undergoes tension during the transmission of forces from the legs to the upper body and vice versa, and may become a source of pain.

Anterior view of the SI JoInt labeling sacroiliac joint arthritis

Muscles, ligaments, and joints that may benefit from prolotherapy treatment

Osteoarthritis of the SI joints often result in the development of osteophytes or bone spurs around the joint, leading to pain and dysfunction.

Prolotherapy may be considered for chronic non-specific lower back pain due to conditions affecting the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints of the lower spine and pelvis.

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