If you are suffering from chronic joint pain, arthritis, tendonitis, a sports injury, a ligament tear, or cartilage injury, there are a multitude of surgical and nonsurgical treatment options available. One of the most effective alternatives to surgery or medication is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy.
This revolutionary regenerative medicine solution has helped relieve pain and restore mobility for millions of people. However, in order for PRP therapy to be effective, it takes a specially trained physician to perform the procedure. Let’s talk about how PRP works, and where you can go in Caldwell for world-class PRP treatment and pain relief that lasts.
What is PRP Therapy?
PRP treatment is an in-office treatment administered by a doctor who has been trained in performing this procedure. The treatment involves harnessing your body’s own platelets, or healing blood cells, to aid in your body’s healing process and tissue regrowth.
During PRP therapy, a sample of your blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge, where it is spun to separate the platelets from the other components of your blood. The resulting platelet-rich plasma solution is then injected directly into the area of your body that is injured or inflamed.
How a Specialist Can Get the Most from PRP Therapy
Although concentrated platelets are naturally rich in growth factors and healing properties, PRP treatment can be made even more powerful and effective through a process called photo activation.
In photo activation, platelets are exposed to three different wavelengths of light. This gives extra energy to the electrons in the atoms of the platelets, much like how sunlight creates the chemical reaction of photosynthesis by energizing chlorophyll in green plants.
The activated platelets are then injected by the doctor into the target area, where they accelerate healing and tissue regrowth. PRP is particularly effective in alleviating knee pain and in fostering tendon healing.
Things to Consider When Selecting a PRP Specialist
When choosing a physician for PRP therapy, you should consider several criteria:
- Does the doctor spend time listening to you and discussing your symptoms?
- Is the doctor specially trained in other regenerative medical treatments such as ozone injections and stem cells?
- How long has the doctor been treating patients with PRP therapy? The extent of experience the doctor has in performing PRP injection treatment is very important. Many physicians do not even have board certification, much less extensive experience in regenerative medicine. Simply taking one course in PRP therapy does not equate to being well experienced.
- How does the doctor diagnose and assess your specific condition? A diagnosis of osteoarthritis, for example, should be verified using imaging technology whenever PRP injections are considered. The specialist should also assess whether or not you are a suitable candidate for PRP therapy.
In addition to focusing on these standards, you should always check reviews and see what other patients say about the doctor.
PRP Specialist in Caldwell, NJ
Here at Alternative Disc Therapy in Caldwell, New Jersey, our own Dr. Warren Bleiweiss is a triple-board-certified physician in regenerative medicine who specializes in photo-activated PRP treatment and has been an expert on the technique since its inception.
If you are experiencing chronic joint pain or a tendon injury but would rather avoid surgery, you might want to consider photo-activated PRP injections. PRP treatment can be used either exclusively or in combination with other regenerative medicine services, such as stem cells and ozone treatments, to enhance its effectiveness.
If you would like to learn more about PRP treatment and relief from joint pain and arthritis pain, call our practice today at (973) 403-3334 to schedule an appointment, or fill out our online appointment request form. We also offer telemedicine appointments if you prefer. We look forward to helping you achieve a more pain-free lifestyle!
