Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment Offers Relief from Tendonitis
Tendonitis, or inflammation of tendons, is a common result of sports injuries, but nearly any type of physical activity can lead to its development. Tendonitis can occur in any part of the body, causing severe pain and even loss of motion.
Conventional tendonitis treatments are generally conservative and take a long time to be effective. Patients typically receive anti-inflammatory medicine and are ordered to get lots of rest. However, it can often take months before tendonitis goes away, leaving patients incapable of physical activity.
One potential way to speed up recovery time is to use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, available close to home.
What’s Platelet-Rich Plasma?
When explaining platelet-rich plasma (PRP), it’s important to point out that plasma is the liquid part of your blood. Plasma helps circulate red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other components throughout your body. Platelets are the cells that cause the blood to clot and have many growth factors, like proteins and hormones, that facilitate healing.
During an injury, your body naturally sends blood to the injured area for recuperation. But some places in the body, like tendons and ligaments, have limited blood flow, slowing healing. Therefore, doing more to direct these healing compounds toward the injury will reduce recovery time and pain. That’s the objective of PRP therapy.
Plasma that’s platelet-rich can speed up healing in the tendons, regenerate new tissues, and relieve pain. That’s why many regenerative and integrative therapy providers in your area offer this solution to people dealing with tendonitis. Perhaps the best part about getting a PRP treatment is that it uses your plasma, rather than chemicals that must be infused into your system.
What Happens During a PRP Treatment?
During this natural therapy, your local PRP provider withdraws a small amount of your blood and concentrates the platelets in a centrifugal machine. Your doctor then injects the concentrated plasma directly into your injury. Your body will begin generating new tissue and relieving your pain.
PRP therapy is relatively new, and researchers continue investigating its benefits. However, it appears to be highly effective in treating various conditions, including tendonitis, joint pain, and arthritis. Athletes worldwide rely on it to return to the game faster after an injury.
Natural Tendonitis Healing with Regenerative Medicine
Tendonitis can slow you down and keep you from the activities you enjoy. Fortunately, PRP treatments and other natural therapies from Blatman Health and Wellness Center can bring relief and get you back where you want to be. Contact our Cincinnati or New York City office today to learn more about holistic medical options in your neighborhood.
