I just happened across your statement about prolotherapy. Although you have some idea about the process, there is more to it than meets the eye.

If you are not a smoker, or a heavy drinker, or consume a lot of caffiene in your diet, then the chances are you will have good success with the process.
You are correct that NSAIDs or any anti-inflammatory agent is to be avoided, as well. Of course, having a physician who is very knowledgeable on how to inject the sites, as well as, knows the "connections" of the body better than most doctors, is a plus.

Not to make this too long, I just want to note that I am a much more active individual having been injected in numerous areas, some more than others, since having been rear-ended by a 60mph vehicle, 7 yrs. ago. I am free of NSAIDs & muscle relaxers, nor do I need OTC tylenol.

No animosity, here...just want you to know that there is success out here...