Platelet-rich-plasma therapy is proving useful in injection form for painful joint conditions and chronic soft tissue injuries. And because it is a natural, safe and effective way to treat conditions we previously treated with surgery and opioid regiments, research and development is always underway. The
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Archive: March 2023
PRP Therapy for Patients with Hair Loss is Promising
Platelet-rich-plasma treatments are a relatively new development in medicine. PRP therapy has so far been used for tissue regeneration in ailments like torn tendons or chronic inflammation. In the last two years or so, medical researchers have begun clinical trials on the use of PRP
PRP Knee Therapy: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Considering PRP injection for the first time? You likely have lots of questions. Let’s give it to you straight. Here are the answers to your most frequently asked questions, spelled out for you. What is PRP? PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. We take platelets contained
Could Low Blood Sugar Be a Root to Fibromyalgia? New Study
Fibromyalgia is a mysterious illness. People who suffer from it experience widespread musculoskeletal pain as well as fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is believed that the disease affects the way the brain processes pain, effectively amplifying painful sensations. The CDC calls this phenomenon
Treating Disease with Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is an exciting new branch of medicine that seeks to promote the body’s natural healing response. In regenerative medicine, it’s believed that many degenerative diseases can be healed – just like when you have a cut and your skin repairs itself. However, in
Will PRP Therapy Be Painful?
PRP therapy involves drawing platelet-rich-plasma from your arm and placing it in a centrifugal machine to concentrate its potency. Your body’s platelet-rich-plasma is loaded with numerous growth factors and nutrient-rich compounds that promote healing at a cellular level. When you’re injured, your body naturally releases
Improve Your Joints by Combining These 3 Supplements
With nearly 80 million adults in America expected to be diagnosed with arthritis by 2040, joint pain is a serious concern. By taking preventative measures sooner rather than later, you may be able to reduce your risk of joint problems down the road. We’ve scoped
New Study Investigates the Effectiveness of PRP Injections
A recent study funded by Workers Comp was performed with the goal of evaluating the effectiveness of platelet-rich-plasma treatment. The study was comprised of nine patients who all had a painful torn rotator cuff injury. Seven of these patients received plasma injections and the other