In September 2018, the Centers for Disease Control released a new report following a survey of 33,000 Americans; it stated that 50 million Americans (more than 20 percent of the population) suffer from chronic pain. Even more harrowing is the fact that 20 million people in that group live with what is known as “high-impact” chronic pain; this type of hindrance can prevent participation in social and work activities, and significantly reduce one’s overall quality of life. Thankfully, the business ... [Read More]
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy
PRP: Myths Debunked
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy (PRP therapy) is a treatment in which a patient’s blood is extracted and then concentrated into an enhanced sample of stem cells used to help treat acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, such as in the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscle, connective, tissue and cartilage. There are plenty of claims regarding the results of PRP and the procedure. If you’re considering PRP or think it could work for you, make sure you separate the fact from fiction before you move for ... [Read More]
The Benefits of PRP Therapy
The longest lasting component of injuries and surgical procedures is pain. Waiting for the body to naturally heal can take a lot longer than expected and individuals dealing with pain must depend on a variety of treatment methods to help cope with it. If you or a loved one are looking for a way to heal an injury and become pain free, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy may be the solution. Many athletes such as Tiger Woods and football great Hines Ward have used PRP to heal injuries or from ... [Read More]
How Does PRP Therapy Work
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical procedure that helps the body heal faster from injuries and surgical procedures. Medical professionals have used PRP therapy since the 1990s to help elite athletes heal quicker so they can return to the playing field. After success in sports medicine, the procedure became popular for the general public. If you are seeking a way to manage your pain and heal injuries like the pros, PRP therapy may be a great option for you. But how does PRP therapy ... [Read More]
PRP Therapy for Knee Pain
The most common joint disorder, osteoarthritis can progressively impact your ability to exercise and move freely. You may feel stiffness in your joints, particularly in the knees, and pain often develops when bone and cartilage damage occurs. PRP therapy is a relatively new treatment for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis and other types of injury, including sports injury. There’s a lot of interest about the use of PRP for chronic problems such as osteoarthritis, with so many people looking f ... [Read More]
