We are Back, Muscle and Joint Specialists. We accept all patients, self paying and insured.
Prolotherapy Appointments Available
Our state-of-the-art Prolotherapy suite has seen us treat patients at all levels including professional footballers and Olympic Gold medalists.
Conditions treated by Prolotherapy
If you are suffering from chronic or recurrent back pain, sacroiliac pain, knee pain, arthritis, neck pain, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, pubic pain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, hamstring strain, IT band injury, or any other sports injury, Prolotherapy can help to get you back to your sport or activity while reducing pain and reducing the risk of recurrence.
Prolotherapy is used to treat ligaments that have become loosened or stretched from over use or injury. Ligaments provide stability to joints and if they become loose the joint can become unstable and painful. Prolotherapy is appropriate for low back pain and for many other joints in the body such as the knee, shoulder or ankle. The solution used is used widely in America and is produced by licensed manufacturers in the UK. There is clinical research that endorses its safety and effectiveness as a treatment. For further information please ask the doctor.
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Prolotherapy at Blackberry Clinic
Prolotherapy injections at the Blackberry Clinic are carried out using very low dose x-ray images to guide the needle for enhanced safety, accuracy and effectiveness.
This video includes a visual demonstrations of needle insertion and should not be viewed if you have a fear of observing this kind of treatment. This video was developed as a demonstration only and should not be used for teaching or training. It is simply a demonstration of one type prolotherapy. Each treatment is carried out specifically for the patient and their condition.
You will have a thorough assessment to see which treatment is appropriate and the treatment will be explained to you. You will be taken to our fluoroscopy theatre so the doctor can use the x ray or ultrasound equipment for guidance in placing the needle. The doctor will explain what is happening throughout the procedure.
A local anaesthetic will be used to reduce the pain and there are other methods of pain relief available if necessary. These injections do cause some aching and stiffness for one to two days. The benefit is gradual and should be optimal after 6-8 weeks.
Prolotherapy is a course of three injections at intervals of between one to three weeks. A second course can be used if there is a significant but incomplete effect from the first.
Our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Doctors are experienced in these injections. See below for Doctors who offer these procedures and the Clinics where they work.
Please make a double appointment (same cost as a single consultation) with the doctor who you have been referred to (costs are available here) He/she will then take a history, examine you and make a diagnosis and recommendation. He/she can also write to your GP.
If prolotherapy is determined to be the appropriate course of treatment then you will need to make 3 further appointments at weekly intervals at a cost outlined here.
The injections are done under x-ray guidance and take about 3 minutes within your 30 minute appointment (Sometimes, if the pain is severe, he/she may advise a cortisone injection first which costs £350-500 depending on the site. You will then need to leave 2 weeks before starting prolotherapy)
I hope that answers all of your queries. If not, please contact our theatre staff at the clinic in Milton Keynes on 01908 604666.
Blackberry Clinic receives glowing feedback!
After my Prolotherapy injections my recurrent hamstring tears stopped, and have not returned.
I managed the second half of the season with no problems. Many thanks to the Blackberry Clinic team.
Dan N’Lundulu
Prolotherapy Patient
I first went to The Blackberry Clinic after hurting my hip in a skiing accident. I had a couple of physio sessions where I was told it was likely to be a bone problem. My physio was right, and after having hip surgery I went straight back to the clinic where I am now having sessions again to build up the strength and mobility in the muscles around my hip. The physio is so professional, as is everyone there and I have every faith she will have me back on track in no time!
Milton Keynes Patient
‘I’ve had back and neck pain for around 5 years and have seen a variety of physios through different referrals. I always get short term relief but no one has ever looked to fix the underlying long term issue of why my problems always come back. Mark was the complete opposite and focused solely on the underlying cause and looked to fix that using Connect Therapy™. The difference after 1 session was remarkable and I woke up without severe back and neck pain for the first time in years. After 6 sessions I was able to lift weights again and the education received through I cannot be more grateful and wish I had discovered Connect Therapy™ earlier.’
Connect Therapy™ Patient of -
Mark Suttie, Milton Keynes
We would just like to say thank you so much for his help. She no longer has a wheelchair and is fully independent. After the injections she underwent intense physio as the injections had given her more strength to be able to stand to carry out exercises and also had visceral manipulation which uncovered a few more problems.
Prolotherapy Success
Patient of Dr Simon Petrides
Outstanding! My Mum has back pain for over 30 years and has had various steroid and epidural injections at a number of private hospitals. My Mum has had three treatments with Dr Petrides and he has been the only Dr able to provide her full relief from her disabling pain. I cannot recommend enough. Thank you to the Dr and his wonderful and comforting Nurse, Yvonne
Back Pain Patient
I wanted to share my gratitude with you following my Facet Joint Denervation in May. I am now 6 weeks on and I have gone from being able to do less than 200 steps a day to 6000 steps. My pain is greatly reduced, to almost non-existent, causing my moods and general health to be so much better.
I am even signed up to do the Million Step Challenge. Thank you so much for all your help and being such a kind and welcoming team. I will be forever grateful for you to giving me my life back.
Patient of -
Dr Tom Saw
Our Prolotherapy Clinicians
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