Reconstructive therapy is an injection technique that has been shown to cause growth of cells and tissue to stabilize and strengthen weakened joints, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. It was discovered in the 1920's by George S. Hackett, M.D., Dr. Shumann, and Dr. Gedney.

The ligaments function as the primary stabilizers of the joints in the body, connecting bones to each other. Ligaments also function to limit the range of motion that bones can move between each other. Tendons connect muscles to bones in order to provide motion. For example, the spine is composed of bone, tendons, ligaments, discs, and cartilage. Discs and cartilage serve as shock absorbers and keep the bones from rubbing against one another.

In acute injuries, the ligaments and tendons may become torn and unable to stabilize joint areas. This causes the discs or cartilage to become worn down. They may also be worn down by repeated motion. This wear ultimately leads to joint instability resulting in constant pain, decreasing mobility, and lack of endurance.

Reconstructive therapy is meant to stimulate the body's own healing mechanism. Each treatment session results in more tissue being laid down in the needed areas. As a result, the joints continue to become stronger and more stable, and the natural functions of the body are restored.

Reconstructive therapy uses no drugs or surgery. In a double-blind, human study where neither patients nor researchers knew specifically who was receiving the treatment, 88.5 percent of those injected with the reconstructive solution showed improvement. Research showed reconstructive therapy was capable of increasing the strength and structure in ligaments and tendons 30 to 40 percent over normal, with no significant side effects. The results are considered permanent.