Prolotherapy
in Central Jersey

At Bod Medical, we offer Prolotherapy as a safe, minimally invasive regenerative treatment designed to relieve pain and restore function. This therapy involves injecting a specialized solution into damaged or weakened tissues to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. By encouraging new tissue growth and strengthening ligaments and tendons, Prolotherapy can help reduce pain, improve joint stability, and support long-term recovery.

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How Prolotherapy Works

Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection treatment designed to promote healing of injured joints, ligaments, and tendons. By introducing a natural irritant solution into targeted areas, it stimulates the body’s repair mechanisms and encourages new tissue growth. This minimally invasive approach helps reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery without the need for surgery.

Prolotherapy is an effective treatment option for conditions such as arthritis, chronic joint or tendon pain, and sports injuries. Under the direction of Dr. Bradley Bodner, patients receive personalized, physician-guided care focused on healing the root cause of pain, not just masking it, without surgery or long-term medication use.

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Prolotherapy at Bod Medical Means:

Physician-Performed Care: All injections are performed by Dr. Bradley Bodner, a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with over 20 years of experience in regenerative treatments.
Targeted Healing: Focused on strengthening weakened ligaments and tendons to address the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms.
Safe and Natural: Uses your body’s own healing response, no steroids, surgery, or long-term medication required.
Comprehensive Approach: Often combined with other regenerative therapies, such as PRP, Stem Cell, or SoftWave, for enhanced results.
Proven Results: Supported by clinical research showing improved pain relief, mobility, and joint function in patients with arthritis, sports injuries, and chronic joint pain.

Consultation and Preparation

Before starting prolotherapy at Bod Medical, you will meet with a provider to review your medical history and discuss your symptoms and treatment goals. This consultation helps determine if prolotherapy is the right option for your condition. Your provider will explain the procedure, answer any questions, and give you any necessary instructions to prepare for your treatment session.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Before the procedure begins, the treatment area is thoroughly cleaned to reduce the risk of infection. Your provider may apply a topical anesthetic or use a local anesthetic injection to ensure your comfort. Once the area is prepared and numb, you are ready for the next step of the prolotherapy process.

A specialized solution, often containing dextrose, is injected directly into the affected ligaments, tendons, or joints. The provider uses precision techniques to target the specific areas contributing to your pain or instability. This step is designed to trigger your body’s natural healing response in those tissues.

After the injections, your provider monitors you briefly to ensure there are no immediate reactions. You may experience mild swelling, soreness, or stiffness at the injection site, which usually resolves within a few days. Instructions for at-home care and activity modifications are provided to support healing.

You will be scheduled for follow-up visits to assess your progress and determine if additional prolotherapy sessions are needed. Most patients notice gradual improvement in pain and function over several weeks as the body repairs the treated tissues. Your provider will adjust your treatment plan as necessary to help you achieve the best possible results.

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What Happens After Your Procedure

Immediate Post-Treatment Effects

After your session, you may notice mild swelling, stiffness, or soreness around the injection site. These effects are normal and typically resolve within a few days as your body begins the natural healing process. Most patients can resume light daily activities shortly after treatment.

Managing Discomfort at Home

Your provider may recommend using ice packs, over-the-counter pain relievers, or gentle movement to ease any discomfort. It’s important to avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting for several days to help the treated area recover. Carefully following your aftercare instructions will support optimal healing.

Activity and Exercise Guidelines

While light activity is encouraged, you should gradually return to your regular exercise routine based on your provider’s guidance. Physical therapy or specific exercises may be suggested to enhance flexibility and strengthen the affected area. Listening to your body and not rushing recovery helps prevent setbacks.

Monitoring Your Progress

Your provider will schedule follow-up appointments to track your healing and determine if additional sessions are needed. Most patients experience gradual improvements in pain and function over several weeks. Keeping your provider informed about your recovery helps ensure the best possible outcome.

Results Expectation Timeline After Prolotherapy

Most patients begin to notice gradual improvement in pain and joint function within a few weeks after their first prolotherapy session. Significant results often develop over the course of several treatments, typically spaced a few weeks apart, as the body continues to repair and strengthen the affected tissues. Full benefits may take several months to become apparent, depending on the severity of your condition and your body’s healing response. Your provider will monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Who Benefits Most From Prolotherapy

Individuals with chronic joint or ligament pain that has not improved with conservative treatments may benefit from prolotherapy.
People seeking a non-surgical approach to manage musculoskeletal injuries are often good candidates.
Patients looking to support natural healing and tissue repair may consider prolotherapy as an option.
Those who are not candidates for surgery or wish to avoid medications for pain management may benefit from this treatment.

Key Advantages of This Therapy

Prolotherapy offers a natural approach to pain management by stimulating the body’s own healing processes. Many patients experience reduced pain, improved joint stability, and enhanced mobility over time. This minimally invasive treatment may also help decrease reliance on medication and delay or avoid the need for surgery, supporting long-term recovery and better quality of life.

Prolotherapy Cost
in Central Jersey

The typical cost of prolotherapy in Central Jersey ranges from $400–$900 per session, depending on the provider, treatment area, and number of injections required. Pricing can vary based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of your condition. For an accurate estimate tailored to your needs, please request a personalized quote from our team.

Why Choose Bod Medical

At Bod Medical, Prolotherapy treatments are performed by Dr. Bradley Bodner, a specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with over 20 years of experience in regenerative medicine. Each treatment is personalized to your condition and goals, ensuring safe, effective, and lasting results.

Along with Prolotherapy, we offer other regenerative options like PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, which use the body’s natural healing power to repair and rebuild damaged tissues. When appropriate, these therapies can be combined with physical therapy or other supportive treatments for optimal recovery.

Prolotherapy at Bod Medical provides a nonsurgical, evidence-based solution for pain relief and tissue healing—helping patients move better, feel better, and live without long-term medication dependence.

Prolotherapy FAQs

Is prolotherapy a painful procedure?

Most patients experience only mild discomfort during prolotherapy injections, which is usually brief. Any soreness afterward is typically minimal and resolves quickly.

How long does it take to see results after prolotherapy?

Results can vary, but many people start to notice improvement within a few weeks after treatment. Full benefits may take several sessions and continued healing over a few months.

Are there any side effects or risks associated with prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy is generally considered safe when performed by an experienced provider. Mild swelling or soreness at the injection site is most common, and serious complications are rare.

How many prolotherapy treatments will I need?

The number of treatments needed depends on your condition and how your body responds. Your provider will recommend a personalized plan during your consultation.

Can I continue my normal activities after prolotherapy?

Most patients can return to light activities shortly after their session, but it’s best to avoid strenuous exercise for a few days. Your provider will give you specific guidance based on your situation.

Prolotherapy in Central Jersey