Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection at Sarasota Chiropractic in Sarasota, FL
The popularity of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections is on the rise because of effectively treat various health conditions such as sports injuries, arthritis, chronic pain, etc. It’s a therapy that utilizes a patient's blood cells to speed up healing in the affected area. PRP works by naturally activating controlled collagen production, inflammation, or other healing processes. The objective is for the new blood cells to repair, tighten, and strengthen injured tissues and joints.
At Sarasota Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Sarasota, FL, we integrate chiropractic care with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to treat numerous health conditions. If you are a novice to PRP therapy, our chiropractor can help you understand the benefits of the treatment.
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma is made up of two components: platelets, a type of blood cell that is crucial to overall body repair, and plasma, the liquid portion of blood. In addition to their well-known clotting properties, platelets also contain growth factors that can promote cell proliferation, encourage tissue regeneration, or hasten healing in the affected area. Platelet-rich plasma is the blood that has more platelets than usual.
Medical specialists draw a blood sample from the patient and place it into a centrifuge, which spins the sample, isolating the platelets from the other blood components and concentrating them inside the plasma. This process produces platelet-rich plasma.
What Is a Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection?
The platelet-rich plasma from the patient's blood is injected into the injured area, such as a tendon or knee. The chiropractor may sometimes utilize ultrasonography to direct the injection. The therapy is intended to raise the concentration of certain hormones (growth factors) or bio proteins to promote and accelerate natural healing.
PRP's working mechanisms are not fully understood. However, research has proven that the higher concentration of growth factors in platelet-rich plasma may activate or accelerate the healing process, reduce the amount of time that injuries take to heal, the intensity of the pain, and even promote hair development.
Health Conditions That Benefit From Platelet-Rich Plasma
Chiropractors use PRP injections to treat various musculoskeletal injuries and cosmetic procedures, including:
- Tendonitis
- Muscle tension
- Chronic joint pain
- Arthritis
- Torn Ligaments
- Tennis Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Knee Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Carpal Tunnel
- Chronic Pain
- Stiffness and numbness
- Limited range of motion
- Achilles' Injury
Choose Sarasota Chiropractic in Sarasota, FL, for Your PRP Injection
Sarasota Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Sarasota, FL, provides premier chiropractic care services for pain management residents of Sarasota, FL, and the surrounding areas. Our chiropractor aims to help all patients achieve optimal health and wellness. Contact us today at (941) 924-9892 for targeted quick chronic pain relief using the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection.