PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy and stem cell therapy are two popular types of regenerative treatments that are often used to treat patients who have chronic pain and injuries. Both treatments comprise concentrated solutions of your own body’s cells – namely, your platelets or your stem cells. PRP is derived from a small blood sample taken via your arm, and stem cells may be extracted in small amounts from your fat (adipose) tissue or your bone marrow. The concentrated cells are then ... [Read More]
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy
Benefits of PRP for chronic pain
Platelet-rich plasma therapy or PRP is a type of regenerative medicine that is being used today to jump-start the tissue healing process for patients with soft tissue injuries. PRP therapy began as a popular treatment for athletes who needed to recovery quickly and return to playing their sports. From there, the treatment became mainstream. Now, thousands of providers across many subspecialties offer PRP therapy to patients for a multitude of benefits. But, does PRP therapy actually ... [Read More]
Benefits of PRP Therapy
Platelet-rich-plasma therapy or PRP therapy is a cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment often used to treat damage in joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments caused by injury or disease. PRP therapy utilizes a patient’s plasma, taken from a blood sample, to accelerate healing and give relief from pain and other symptoms. If you are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of an injury and it is interfering with your daily life, PRP therapy may be a great treatment option for you. Here are ... [Read More]
The PRP injection process
Chronic pain can be a difficult thing to deal with. Fortunately, there are a lot of effective treatments available that can help you deal with chronic pain effectively. One such treatment is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is a treatment for orthopedic injuries and inflammatory conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Some examples of conditions that can been treated by PRP therapy include arthritis, ligament injuries, sprains, and tears. PRP therapy is also a great treatment ... [Read More]
Is PRP Safe?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a very useful method for healing injuries in the body. Orthopedists are having great success with PRP therapy as it utilizes the body’s own natural ability to heal itself and the results have been great. The procedure can delay or completely eliminate the need of surgery and other treatments for a lot of people. What is PRP Therapy? PRP therapy initially started out as a tool in sports medicine. When athletes got injured or needed surgery, it would take a ... [Read More]
