PRP Therapy

What is PRP therapy?

PRP therapy is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment that uses your own blood to help heal damaged tissues and relieve pain.

The platelets in your blood are rich in growth and healing factors. These are special proteins that stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. Injecting PRP directly into an injured muscle, tendon, ligament, or joint directs these natural healing agents to the source of pain, promoting long-term recovery rather than just short-term relief.

What can PRP therapy treat?

Advanced Pain Management of Arizona uses PRP therapy to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Osteoarthritis
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Hamstring or rotator cuff tears
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Achilles tendinitis
• Knee sprains
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tension neck syndrome
• Thoracic outlet compression

PRP therapy is a nonsurgical, natural treatment that uses your body’s healing power. Because it relies on your own plasma, there’s virtually no risk of suffering an allergic reaction or treatment rejection. It encourages lasting tissue repair, and its effects don’t wear off the way medications or temporary injections do.

For many patients, PRP can even delay or eliminate the need for major surgery, such as joint replacement or back surgery. It’s especially beneficial for those seeking lasting relief without a lengthy recovery or surgical risks.

Another key advantage is that while other nonsurgical treatments may only reduce pain, PRP therapy targets the root cause of pain by promoting true healing at the cellular level.

How do PRP injections work?

The team at Advanced Pain Management of Arizona begins by drawing a small sample of your blood. This sample goes into a centrifuge, a device that spins the blood until the platelet-rich plasma separates from the other components.

They inject the concentrated PRP, now packed with growth factors, into the area causing discomfort, whether that’s a joint, tendon, or muscle.

You might experience mild soreness for a few days after the injection, but this is part of the body’s natural healing response. Most patients notice a reduction in chronic pain within four to six weeks, with continued improvement as tissues regenerate. Depending on your condition, your provider may recommend two to four treatments for optimal results.

If you’re seeking lasting, natural pain relief, PRP therapy at Advanced Pain Management of Arizona could help you heal and return to the activities you love. Schedule a consultation by calling the nearest office or using the online booking form to request an appointment today.