Prolotherapy for foot pain in Geelong and Colac
Chronic pain doesn’t have to mean long-term limitations. At Prosper Health, we offer prolotherapy for foot pain at our Geelong and Colac clinics, a regenerative injection treatment that encourages your body to heal naturally and reduce discomfort caused by soft tissue damage.
Prolotherapy, short for “proliferative therapy,” is a safe, in-clinic procedure that involves injecting a mild irritant solution, typically a dextrose (sugar-based) mixture, into affected ligaments, tendons or joints. This stimulates the body’s natural healing response, helping to repair damaged tissues, restore stability, and relieve pain.
Our podiatrists use prolotherapy to treat a range of chronic foot and ankle conditions that haven’t responded to traditional treatments like orthotics, physical therapy, or corticosteroid injections. It’s particularly effective for ligament laxity, tendon injuries, joint instability, and heel pain that persists despite conservative care.
How does prolotherapy help foot pain?
Prolotherapy triggers a controlled inflammatory response at the injection site. This encourages blood flow, cell regeneration, and collagen production—key components in soft tissue repair. As the area heals, you may notice reduced pain, better joint stability and improved mobility.
There are two main types of prolotherapy we offer:
- Classic prolotherapy: A 15–20% dextrose solution combined with anaesthetic is injected into damaged tissues. This approach is best suited for ligament or tendon injuries needing a strong healing response.
- Perineural prolotherapy (Lyftogt’s method): A gentler technique using a 5% dextrose solution, designed specifically to target nerve-related pain caused by irritation or entrapment.
Treatment is typically performed every 1–3 weeks, with most clients requiring between 2 and 6 sessions depending on injury severity and response.
If you’re seeking a non-surgical, natural way to manage chronic pain or soft tissue injury, prolotherapy for foot pain may be the answer. Our experienced team in Geelong and Colac will work with you to create a tailored plan based on your specific condition and goals.
Book your consultation today to learn more about prolotherapy. We also offer shockwave therapy and sports podiatry to support your full recovery and return to activity.
Prolotherapy frequently asked questions
In podiatry, prolotherapy is particularly effective for treating conditions such as:
- Chronic ligament and tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis and associated nerve entrapments at the medial heel
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar plate tears
- Morton’s neuroma or nerve entrapments
- Stimulates natural healing: Encourages tissue repair without the need for surgery
- Reduces pain and inflammation: Helps manage chronic conditions that have not responded to other treatments
- Improves joint stability: Strengthens ligaments and tendons to enhance foot and ankle function
- Minimally invasive and safe: Uses natural substances with a low risk of side effects
At Prosper Health Group, our team can accurately assess the injured area with diagnostic ultrasound and deliver prolotherapy exactly where it is needed.
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