Before committing to surgery or relying on repeated steroid injections, learn why more Michigan patients are choosing Prolozone® Therapy as their first, and final treatment.
Surgery has its place, but it is rarely the first answer for musculoskeletal pain. Steroid injections provide temporary relief by suppressing inflammation, but they do not heal damaged tissue and can actually degrade cartilage and tendons over time. Prolozone® Therapy works differently: it delivers the oxygen and nutrients tissues need to actually repair, creating lasting improvement without the risks of surgery or the limitations of steroids.
Surgery carries real risks, anesthesia complications, infection, nerve damage, hardware failure, and long recovery periods. Prolozone® is performed in the office, requires no anesthesia, and has minimal recovery time.
Cortisone shots reduce inflammation temporarily but do not heal the underlying tissue. Repeated injections can weaken cartilage and tendons. Prolozone® creates real structural improvement, not just short-term relief.
Prolozone® Therapy contains no opioids, NSAIDs, or steroids. It is a clean, drug-free injection of medical-grade ozone and natural nutrients, with no addiction risk and no systemic side effects.
Dr. Wiener has worked with patients who have tried physical therapy, cortisone shots, and surgery — and still experienced pain. Prolozone® is often the treatment that finally works.
A targeted, regenerative approach that delivers measurable structural improvement without surgery, steroids, or opioids. Treats the root cause of tissue damage, in-office, 15–20 minute procedure, no surgery, no anesthesia, no hospital stay, no opioids or cortisone, stimulates long-term tissue repair, and minimal downtime so you can return to activity same day.
Steroid injections are widely used but have significant limitations, they mask pain rather than heal it, and repeated use carries documented risks. Temporarily reduces inflammation only, does not repair damaged tissue, repeated injections degrade cartilage, effects typically wear off in weeks to months, no long-term healing benefit, and risk of tendon weakening with overuse.
Surgery is appropriate for certain severe structural failures, but carries real risk and long recovery, and is often recommended before conservative regenerative options have been tried. Significant recovery time (weeks to months), anesthesia and surgical risk, risk of infection, hardware failure, nerve damage, no guarantee of pain resolution, and often the same pain remains post-surgery. Surgery should be the last resort, not the first option.
We understand that choosing a regenerative treatment is an important decision. Below are answers to common questions about Prolozone® Therapy and what you can expect from your care.
Prolozone® Therapy combines medical-grade ozone with targeted nutrients and anti-inflammatory support, delivered directly into areas of damaged tissue. This helps improve oxygen utilization, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the body’s natural healing response at the source of pain.
It is commonly used for back and neck pain, joint pain, arthritis, sciatica, ligament and tendon injuries, degenerative disc conditions, plantar fasciitis, and post-operative pain. Each patient is evaluated individually to determine candidacy.
Most patients tolerate the treatment very well. You may experience mild pressure or temporary soreness at the injection site, but discomfort is typically brief and manageable.
The number of treatments depends on the severity and duration of your condition. Many patients begin noticing improvement after a few sessions, though a customized treatment plan will be outlined during your consultation.
Most Prolozone® Therapy appointments are completed in approximately 15–20 minutes. Because the procedure is performed in-office, there is minimal disruption to your schedule.
Downtime is typically minimal. Some patients experience mild soreness for a short period, but most are able to return to normal daily activities shortly after treatment.
Insurance coverage varies depending on your provider and plan. Our office can review your options and discuss payment details during your visit.
If you are experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain and want to explore non-surgical, non-opioid options, you may be a candidate. A comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Wiener will determine whether this treatment is appropriate for your specific condition.
