Athletes and non-athletes can both experience tendon and ligament knee injuries. However, surgery is not always the best solution for these injuries. You may be still prone to reinjury or scarring. At Reed Chiropractic Clinic in Solon, OH, we provide platelet-rich plasma treatments for knee injuries and other conditions.
What Is PRP Therapy?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is a regenerative medicine that contains platelets from your blood to help with cell regeneration in the affected area. Our specialists will draw a sample of your blood and centrifuge it to separate its contents.
The process separates white blood cells and red blood cells from the blood, which leaves the plasma. We centrifuge the plasma further to make it rich in platelets. You will get an injection of the platelet-rich plasma on the injury site.
The platelets in the plasma have growth factors that help tissues to heal and regenerate. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a quick and easy procedure that takes about 30 minutes.
PRP Therapy for Knee Pain
PRP therapy speeds up the healing process because the platelets play multiple roles. They include:
- Reduce inflammation levels
- Enhance the development of new blood vessels
- Prevent scar tissues from forming
Many areas in the knee have a low blood supply. However, blood is necessary to enhance healing in these tissues, so tissues like ligaments heal slowly. The platelet-rich plasma will trigger the development of blood vessels, which speeds up the healing process in the knee.
There will be a gradual improvement for acute ligament knee pain about 2 to 6 weeks after PRP therapy. Some patients report improvement even six to nine months after PRP injections. At first, you will experience knee pain after the injection, but the intensity will lessen each day. Moreover, general functional mobility, endurance, and strength also increase gradually.
What Is the Recovery Process?
It is important to avoid physical activities for about 8 to 16 weeks after PRP therapy. PRP does not offer a quick fix to your knee injury. However, it offers full recovery when given time. Our chiropractor will advise you on when you can resume your regular physical activities. Moreover, you will start engaging in physical activities slowly through rehabilitative physical therapy. Our experts will walk you through the healing process.
Schedule an Appointment for PRP Therapy in Solon, OH
If you are experiencing knee pain, don’t wait to get treatment. At Reed Chiropractic Clinic in Solon, OH, we offer wellness and pain relief solutions, including PRP injections. Our team relies on their experience and knowledge to offer holistic and integrated treatment approaches. Our therapy methods are drug-free and natural, so you can avoid risky surgeries and medications, which often come with side effects. Call us today to schedule an appointment.