Traveling to Boston for Prolotherapy – Is It Worth It?
For patients who cannot find an experienced prolotherapy practitioner in their area, traveling to Boston Prolotherapy and Orthopedics in Stoneham, MA is a practical option – and one that a significant number of Dr. Franchi’s patients have chosen.
Dr. Albert Franchi has practiced orthopedic medicine for over 40 years and has specialized in prolotherapy for more than 20 years. He is the most experienced prolotherapy practitioner in New England and among the most experienced in the country. Patients have traveled to his Stoneham clinic from across New England, New York, New Jersey, and as far as California and Florida specifically to work with him. For a potential prolotherapy patient who has been through multiple failed treatments – cortisone, physical therapy, surgery – the experience of the injecting physician is not a minor consideration. Experience matters a tremendous amount, and knowing approximately how many treatments are needed come from having performed thousands of procedures.
How the schedule works for out-of-area patients
Most patients require three to five prolotherapy treatments. For local patients, these are typically spread out over several months. For patients traveling from out of state, Dr. Franchi can modify the schedule – condensing treatments into a more intensive protocol so that the total number of trips is reduced. He will discuss the specific approach for your condition during your complimentary phone consultation.
The clinic is located at 92 Montvale Avenue, Suite 4650, Stoneham, MA 02180 – approximately 10 miles north of Boston, with free parking and easy access from major routes including Route 93 and Route 128. Boston Logan International Airport is 16 miles away.
Is it worth traveling for?
A one-sentence answer from one of Dr. Franchi’s radio patients: “Worth driving 130 miles.” For patients who have spent years cycling through cortisone injections, physical therapy, and surgical consultations without resolution, a concentrated course of prolotherapy with an experienced specialist represents a different category of option – not just another treatment, but a potential end to the cycle.
Call 833-Go-Prolo (833-467-7656) or 781-299-7521 to speak directly with Dr. Franchi. He personally advises all prospective patients, including those traveling from out of state, on whether the trip is likely to be worthwhile for their specific condition.
Time Between Prolotherapy Treatments
Where do your patients come from?
My prolotherapy patients hail from all over in New England, and some from New York and New Jersey. I’ve had patients travel from other states, but mostly my practice is in the New England area.
If travel is an issue for your patients, and they can’t make it each week, are there alternatives?
Yes. We can set up a schedule where I set up a more intensive treatment which requires more injections in the one office visit. So we can cut down the amount of travel time that’s needed.