Shoulder pain is often described as a stabbing or aching sensation in the shoulder girdle. The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing a wide range of movement. However, when any of the structures surrounding the joint—such as tendons, ligaments, or rotator cuff muscles—are injured or inflamed, it can lead to severe pain and restricted movement.
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain:
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Arthritis: Inflammation of the membrane lining the joint or wear and tear of ligaments can lead to shoulder arthritis, causing persistent and often severe pain.
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Bursitis: The bursa, a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between moving parts, can become inflamed due to injury. This bursitis can cause sharp, radiating pain and reduced mobility.
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Dislocation: Trauma or accidents (e.g., falls or car crashes) can lead to shoulder dislocation, a painful condition requiring immediate attention.
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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): A condition where surrounding ligaments and muscles become stiff, severely limiting movement and causing sharp pain, particularly at the shoulder’s apex.
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Overuse Injuries: Common among athletes and boxers, repetitive use of the biceps or rotator cuff muscles can cause strain and pain over time.
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Poor Posture: Improper posture can misalign the shoulder joint, increasing the risk of pain and dysfunction.
Prolotherapy: A Regenerative Solution for Shoulder Pain
Prolotherapy is a non-surgical, injection-based treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing response. A solution containing vitamins, minerals, collagen, anesthetics, and other natural substances is injected into the affected area—typically near the posterior and lateral aspect of the acromion in shoulder cases.
At Venturis Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Oklahoma City, Dr. Alvin Philipose brings 20+ years of expertise, having performed thousands of successful prolotherapy treatments for patients worldwide.
How Prolotherapy Works: Two Powerful Techniques
1. Prolotherapy with Collagen
Shoulder pain often results from damaged ligaments or tendons. Mildly irritating solutions used in prolotherapy trigger a controlled inflammatory response, activating the body’s immune system to lay down new collagen. This strengthens and repairs weakened tissues, restoring structural integrity and reducing pain.
Benefits:
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Tendon and Ligament Repair: Encourages collagen deposition to rebuild injured soft tissues.
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Improved Blood Flow: Growth factors in the dextrose solution stimulate new blood vessel formation.
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Immune System Activation: Enhances the body’s ability to reduce joint inflammation.
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Long-Term Pain Relief: Stimulates regeneration of cartilage and supportive structures for lasting results.
2. Prolozone Therapy (Ozone Prolotherapy)
Prolozone combines the regenerative benefits of prolotherapy with the powerful healing properties of medical ozone. This treatment involves injecting a mixture of ozone gas, vitamins, minerals, anesthetics, and collagen precursors into the painful joint.
How Prolozone Therapy Heals Shoulder Pain:
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Reduces Inflammation: Ozone suppresses inflammatory mediators like interleukins and substance P, decreasing pain at the source.
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Boosts Oxygen Utilization: Ozone donates its extra oxygen atom to tissues, increasing cellular energy production (NAD/NADH ratio), which accelerates healing and cell regeneration.
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Enhances Tissue Repair: Improves cell membrane potential and restores the body’s natural healing abilities in degenerated or arthritic tissues.
Why Choose Prolotherapy Over Surgery or Medication?
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✅ Non-Surgical & Minimally Invasive: No downtime, anesthesia, or incisions required.
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✅ Rapid Pain Relief: 80–90% of patients experience significant pain reduction shortly after treatment.
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✅ Avoids Medication Side Effects: Unlike NSAIDs and steroids, prolotherapy does not worsen long-term inflammation.
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✅ Regenerates Tissue: Increases cartilage and ligament thickness naturally.
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✅ High Patient Satisfaction: Majority report lasting improvements in function and quality of life.
Get Relief from Shoulder Pain Today
If you or a loved one are suffering from chronic shoulder pain, arthritis, or a recent injury, Dr. Alvin Philipose at Venturis Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Oklahoma City can help. We’ll assess your condition and recommend a personalized treatment plan using prolotherapy, prolozone, or a combination of regenerative techniques.
📞 Call us today at (405) 848-7246 to schedule a consultation and find out if prolotherapy is right for you.