Runner’s knee is a condition that causes persistent dull pain at the front of the knee, around the kneecap (patella). It tends to occur due to overuse, injury, or muscle imbalances, or weaknesses in the knee area. In addition to running, causes of runner’s knee include: An injury to the knee, such as a fall or direct trauma to the knee Weak or imbalanced leg muscles that do not support the knee correctly or keep it properly aligned A structural defect, such as the kneecap being too ... [Read More]
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy
Treatment options to aid joint pain without using medication
Joint pain caused by arthritis may be relieved without the use of medication. This may come as a shock to patients who are accustomed to reaching for medication to ease their pain symptoms. However, there are plenty of other options that you may not know are being used in joint pain treatment. Doctors across the country are avoiding prescribing medication to patients with chronic pain. Below you will find non-pharmacologic treatment options that exist for joint pain. Acupuncture Acupuncture is ... [Read More]
What’s the Difference Between PRP and Stem Cell Therapy?
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]
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]
