Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
Here at Alpine Natural Health, our focus is on regenerative medicine and regenerative therapy.
What is PRP?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative medicine that has been used for decades in surgical settings - from bone grafting in dentistry to hastening healing times and reducing infection rates in cosmetic surgery. It is only in recent years that this application has come into the chronic pain arena. PRP is being used to treat knee ligament tears, the rotator cuff tendon tears, osteoarthritis, hip joint degeneration, back pain, tendinopathy, to name a few.
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PRP Procedure
PRP Procedure. Your blood is drawn and spun down into layers by a centrifuge. The platelet-poor plasma is drawn off. What is left is the platelet-rich portion. This small concentrate is then injected into the injured area.
This concentrate of Platelet Rich Plasma is 3-5x higher in platelets than in normal blood.
The injection technique for PRP is the same as in prolotherapy. Just different ingredients. PRP is essentially a ramped-up version of prolotherapy. PRP can be initiated within weeks of an acute injury and is administered every 4 weeks. Typically two to three treatments are all that are required.
Are you waiting for an MRI or surgery?
If your primary care physician or specialist has you on a waiting list for an MRI or surgery, you are a perfect candidate for PRP. There's no need to wait in pain, wondering if surgery is the right step for you. Call us today to learn more about how we help your body heal itself with natural medicine like PRP and prolotherapy.
Talk with Dr. O'Neill about your options during a free 15-minute phone consultation
Take charge of your health and recovery by booking today for your free 15-minute phone consultation