Prolotherapy

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In December 2007 we adopted two new puppies. As they grew and became more active we noticed Gracie (our blond) seemed weak in her hip area. She walked with her back feet together, had an odd sway in her hips and displayed no strength in her hind end when playing with her sister, Annie. As she grew the problem became worse. Any pressure applied to her rump area sent her immediately to the ground into a sitting position. It was very noticeable when she played that she could not "hold her own" against Annie and became increasingly inactive. At six months, when she was spayed, we decided to have her hips x-rayed. Our worst fears were realized she had hip-dysplasia. Not what we expected to find in our six-month-old puppy. We thought Gracie was destined for a short, painful life. Then Dr. Coleman told us about Prolotherapy and how it was used to help rebuild the tissue in joints like Gracie's. He gave us information to read and a website to look up with more. I must admit I had my concerns. All I have every known about hip-dysplasia was that it always had a negative outcome. After talking it over and looking up more information on line we decided to try the Prolotherapy and couldn't be happier. It is absolutely amazing to watch the change in Gracie. She no longer stands with her back feet touching but like a normal dog bearing her weight with no problem. She runs and plays with Annie, and, I think Annie was surprised to find that her sister was now a challenge. With each injection there was immediate improvement. It is miraculous to see the change in her and to know that she will now have a long and happy life with us. We are very grateful to Dr. Coleman and his caring staff.

- Bill & Joanne Andrick

Dancer hurt her back in a couple places about a year ago while out running and chasing through the brush.  We tried restricting her activities, anti-inflammatories, and various exercises to restore her health.  She just wasn’t getting better and she couldn’t do the things she loved without hurting herself and being in pain.  Prolotherapy and chiropractic with Dr. Coleman has made a huge difference.  Dancer is now back to being her young self!  She has lots of energy and is doing the things she loves best, chasing, hunting and running with Dan, up to 4 miles at a time.  This is quite a change from a year ago.  

Thanks Dr. Coleman and staff!

- Joan Woolard and Dan Parker

Our American Bulldog, Lore was a rolley-polley puppy when we adopted him. Each day he grew bigger and stronger. He has always been the perfect dog. Everything was perfect until a fateful holiday to the Coast of Oregon where Lore ended up swallowing a quarter. After undergoing an operation to remove the quarter which had blocked his intestinal tract, he just never seemed like himself again. His humor and spark of life seemed to have dampened. He hobbled around like a dog three times his age and I had to practically hand-feed him to get him to eat anything at all. His weight dropped and he would spend hours just sitting in the yard and staring at nothing. It broke my heart to see him this way. We took him to the vet for x-rays and tests. They gave him expensive anti-inflammatory drugs and suggested that he had something wrong with his spine. They said we should take him to a specialist in Portland for exploratory surgery that would cost into the thousands of dollars. We felt that there must be another alternative to cutting up our dog without evening knowing what was wrong with him. I spent many nights crying in frustration for the dog that was deteriorating in front of my eyes.

Some time later my husband suggested that we seek out a form of alternative medicine for Lore. That's when we found Dr. Coleman. He started Lore's therapy with a thorough examination and blood work. Soon he began a combination of muscle testing and chiropractic manipulations. Lore soon began to regain some of his strength and pick up a little weight. Slowly we began to see our dog coming back to life. Each day brought a little more hope that maybe he would be able to have a normal life. Sometime into the chiropractic work Dr. Coleman started Pro-Lo Therapy which is injections of B vitamins and other joint support. It seems that Lore had extremely week knee joints. Now. through the wisdom and sensitivity of Dr. Coleman, our dog, Lore, is back to 100%! What Dr. Coleman and his devoted and knowledgeable staff have given us is literally the life of our dog and subsequently our lives.

- Senecca and Shane Ball

January 9, 2007

I just wanted you to know how happy I am with the improvement I have seen in Wrigley since her prolotherapy was completed. Prior to the treatment she was hesitant and reluctant to play with my younger dog and train agility. At times refusing jumps and jumping off contact equipment. She would be fine after an adjustment but before two weeks were up her hesitation returned.

After her first prolotherapy session, I definitely saw more wiggle out of her. After we completed the prolotherapy and were cleared for activity, I could not hold her back. Her activity level increased and her full body wiggles came back! It's great to have my happy and healthy border collie back.

Thank you.

- Jane Borghese