Conclusions

In this observational study, the Hemwall- Hackett technique of dextrose Prolotherapy used on patients who presented with over five years of unresolved TMJ pain and dysfunction were shown to improve their quality of life even eighteen months subsequent to their last prolotherapy session. All patients reported significantly reduced levels of pain, stiffness, crunching sensation, disability, depression, anxiety, medication, and other pain therapy. They also reported improved range of motion and sleep. The results confirm that prolotherapy is a treatment that should be highly considered for people suffering with unresolved temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction.

About The Researchers

	Ross A. Hauser, MD is the Medical Director of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, IL and is a renowned prolotherapist and Natural Medicine Specialist with a national referral base seeing patients from all over the USA, and abroad. Dr. Hauser and his wife, Marion, authored the national best seller “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy,”, now in its third edition, along with a four-book topical mini series of prolotherapy books. He also spearheaded the writing of a 900-page epic sports book that discusses the use of prolotherapy for sports injuries, “Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! Curing Sports Injuries and Enhancing Athletic Performance with Prolotherapy.”
	Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD is the CEO of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services, a comprehensive Natural Medicine Clinic in Oak Park, IL and owner of Beulah Land Nutritionals. As a registered dietitian, Marion is also a well-known speaker and writer on a variety of topics related to natural medicine and nutrition providing information for weekly e-newsletters and TV shows on a variety of health topics. Marion has recently released “The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living.” Along with her husband, Dr. Ross Hauser, Marion co-authored the national best seller entitled “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy” along with a four-book topical mini series of prolotherapy books, as well as a comprehensive sports book discussing the use of prolotherapy for sports injuries.
	Krista A. Blakemore, BA graduated with honors from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington in 2002, and is research assistant to Ross and Marion Hauser of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois.

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TMJ Study reference:
Hauser, R, and Hauser, M. Dextrose Prolotherapy and Pain of Chronic TMJ Dysfunction Practical Pain Management Nov/Dec 2007; pp 49-57.