PRP Injection Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an advanced regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own healing components to repair and restore injured or damaged tissues. By concentrating the growth factors found in your blood platelets, PRP stimulates tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and accelerates recovery—without surgery or harsh medications.
How PRP Therapy Works
PRP is created by drawing a small sample of your blood and spinning it in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets. These platelets—5 to 10 times richer in growth factors than normal blood—are then injected directly into the targeted area such as joints, tendons, or ligaments.
Once injected, PRP:
- Stimulates healing by activating stem cells and new blood vessel growth
- Reduces inflammation to ease pain and swelling
- Accelerates recovery of tissues that typically heal very slowly due to poor blood supply (like cartilage, tendons, and ligaments)
Conditions PRP Can Help With
PRP injections are commonly used to treat:
- Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and shoulder
- Rotator cuff tears and shoulder injuries
- Tendinitis and tendinosis (tennis elbow, Achilles tendon issues, etc.)
- Muscle strains or ligament injuries
- Chronic pain from wear and tear
- Sports injuries or overuse conditions
Is PRP Right for You?
PRP is especially helpful if you:
- Want a natural alternative to surgery or long-term medications
- Have not improved with physical therapy, rest, or standard injections
- Are active and want to return to sports or daily life faster
- Prefer a treatment that uses your body’s own healing ability
Treatment Plan & Results
- Most patients need 2–6 treatments, spaced about 4–6 weeks apart.
- Results vary but many notice reduced pain and improved function within weeks.
- Maintenance injections may be recommended for chronic conditions (such as 1–2 per year for knee osteoarthritis).
- PRP is often combined with other therapies such as prolotherapy, acupuncture, or lifestyle medicine for optimal results.
FAQ
Yes. PRP uses your own blood, so the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is extremely low. Minor soreness at the injection site is common and temporary.
Most sessions take about 45–60 minutes from start to finish, including preparation.
Some patients feel improvements in as little as 2–4 weeks, while others notice gradual benefits over several months as tissues continue to heal.
Results can last many months to years. For conditions like osteoarthritis, maintenance injections 1–2 times per year may be recommended.
Absolutely. PRP can be integrated with physical therapy, prolotherapy, acupuncture, or lifestyle changes for comprehensive healing.
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Why Choose South Mountain Movement & Wellness for PRP Injection Therapy?
Our integrative setting, right here in Laveen and South Mountain, combines medical expertise with a full wellness environment, making it easy to pair your treatment with fitness, recovery, and nutrition support — all under one roof.