All in all, Golf is a wonderful sport that brings enjoyment to thousands of people. Unfortunately, it can also be a high impact one as well which may sometimes result in substantial injury overall. One of the more common of these said injuries involves the lower back, which is essentially caused by the continued stress of a golf swing at the point of contact with the ball. In a moment we will take a look at Prolotherapy Treatment and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy but for the time being let’s take a look at a number of other remedies which may be considered:

STRETCHING – the problem with stretching is that while it may help the muscles of the lower back, it may be furthering the injury to the ligaments and tendons. The ligaments and tendons are already stretched out – this is what caused the tearing and ripping. For ligaments and tendons to function properly they need to be strong, tight, and resilient, like a strong band. Stretching out a band that is already stretched out can never make that band stronger.

CORE EXERCISES - Core exercises are an excellent way to strengthen the lower back and abdomen as a preventative measure to injury or as a means of rehabilitation after an injury has healed. However Core Exercises are limited in their ability to strengthen the lower back and abdomen as long as the issue of healing the tendons and ligaments are left unanswered.

PAIN RELIEVERS?

Logically, if the main suggestions to curing lower back pain in the golfer are not helping, there must be a lot of golfers on pain medications like narcotics, anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, anti-depressants,
anti-seizure and other medications.

Indeed, when treatment fails, medication-symptom-suppression is the only
answer. But is it?

BLOOD AND SUGAR?

Sadly enough, there are some physicians out there who do not know about a pair of treatment options which may potentially rebuild the said ligaments of the back, thus restoring strength and joy of the game.

Prolotherapy, which involves the injection of a high grade dextrose (a simple
sugar), plus Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy or the injection of blood platelets for more severe injury to the ligaments and tendons, have both been shown
to be quite effective indeed at healing ligament and tendon injuries of the lower back. Here is how they work: For their part, Both therapies work by injecting a concentrated solution into the injured ligaments and tendons that creates a controlled inflammation. The
inflammation works to rush blood, nutrients, growth factors, and cells called fibroblasts to the pain causing areas of the lower back.

These fibroblasts then encourage the production of tissue which creates a matrix of new collagen to rebuild the ligaments and tendons, and in many cases, a stronger level than before injury. Recent research has demonstrated favorable results with both treatments in restoring tensile strength in both tendons and ligaments.

Both treatments require no or little down time and results can be seen as quickly as the first treatment. Interested in Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to get you back to your game? Finding the right doctor is the first step. If you’re interested in seeing

if you’re a candidate for Prolotherapy or PRP, visit Dr. Marc Darrow at http://www.jointrehab.com. Marc Darrow, M.D. is one of the Nation’s foremost experts in the field of Prolotherapy and PRP injections. Featured in Golf Today Magazine, Newsweek Magazine and on ABC News, Dr. Darrow has treated thousands of patients who suffer needlessly from chronic joint pain. To learn more about Dr. Darrow, PRP Therapy, and Prolotherapy, as well as the Darrow Sports and Wellness Institute, visit http://www.jointrehab.com today or call our 11645 Wilshire Blvd. #120 LA, CA 90025 office at 310-231-7000

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