5 Essential Benefits of PRP for Chronic Pain

Living with chronic pain that lasts for months or years can take a toll on not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional wellness. If you want lasting pain relief without needing to add more medicine to your routine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may be a solution.

At AABP Integrative Pain Care, our pain management team specializes in PRP therapy plans for chronic pain that stems from soft tissue injuries.

Our board-certified physicians personalize a plan to your needs – with the goal of providing lasting pain relief from strains, tissue tears, and arthritis.

How PRP therapy works

Platelet-rich plasma is a naturally occurring substance in your body that contains growth factors supporting healthy new cell growth. PRP also promotes blood clotting after an injury so the tissue can heal.

Injections of PRP into damaged soft tissues stimulate the regeneration of new tissue cells that replace those damaged by injury or disease. As new cells replace old and damaged cells, soft tissues become healthier, stronger, and less painful.

Our team uses a high concentration of PRP from your own blood for your treatment, so there’s minimal risk of rejection or other treatment complications. PRP therapy also offers benefits that support the long-term health of your ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues.

5 benefits of PRP for chronic pain sufferers

Here are five essential benefits that PRP therapy can offer for those who live with chronic pain:

1. Fights inflammation

Inflammation is a component of your body’s natural healing response to injury or disease. However, ongoing inflammation can contribute to pain and mobility issues that interfere with your ability to heal.

PRP offers anti-inflammatory properties that significantly reduce tissue inflammation and joint swelling. With less inflammation, your body can heal faster and more efficiently.

2. Reduced reliance on pain pills

Many people who undergo PRP therapy experience significant relief of inflammation and pain and enjoy better muscle and joint flexibility.

After a series of injections, you can often reduce your reliance on over-the-counter and prescription pain medications, especially the ones that cause drowsiness and other unwanted side effects.

3. Put off or avoid surgery

Because PRP therapy supports the healing of inflamed and torn tissues from the inside out, you might not need invasive treatments like surgery to find lasting pain relief.

PRP injections can also preserve the health of your soft tissues to guard against additional injuries like tendon and ligament tears.

4. Jumpstarts the healing process

The regenerative properties of PRP can accelerate your body’s natural healing processes after an injury.

The high concentration of PRP we use in your treatment is delivered directly into the area of damage. This makes it possible for your body to utilize the proteins, platelets, and growth factors right away to maximize the healing of damaged tissue.

5. Fast treatment and short recovery

When you’re already in pain, the last thing you want to experience is more discomfort. PRP injections are quick, and our AABP Integrative Pain Care team prioritizes your comfort throughout your treatment.

After your injections are complete, there’s minimal recovery required. Most people return to their usual activities right away without any downtime.

Call AABP Integrative Pain Care today to find out if PRP therapy is a good fit for your chronic pain condition. You can also book a consultation online.