Knee Pain and PRP Injections: How PRP Helps the Body Heal Itself

Knee pain that starts up as the result of arthritis or an old injury is something that comes with age. The cartilage that cushions the joint slowly disappears and causes the bones to grind against each other. It's a painful condition with no cure, but there are treatments available that can help. PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a promising treatment that we provide. Our chiropractor can perform PRP injections for knee pain at Back & Neck Care Chiropractic in Vancouver. Here's a look at how our PRP treatment can help you.

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

PRP therapy involves taking a sample of your blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the platelets and plasma from the rest of the blood. The resulting platelet-rich plasma is full of cells that accelerate the body's healing process. After the plasma has been separated, it's injected into the part of your body in need of repair. This type of therapy has no side effects since it's a product of your own body.

Knee Pain and PRP Injections

PRP injections are used to target cartilage loss in the knees. Our team injects the prepared plasma directly into the knee cartilage to stimulate the body into regenerating the tissue. Improvement is usually seen after the initial injection, but a typical course of treatment consists of two sessions.

Many patients report having improvement shortly after treatment, but the effects of a PRP injection can take anywhere from six weeks to three months to fully show themselves. PRP does not stop the degenerative effects of arthritis, which means knee pain can return after about six months, but patients report having less pain and improved function than they had before receiving injections.

Call Us at Back & Neck Care Chiropractic for an Appointment in Vancouver

Get in touch with us for an appointment with our chiropractor and specialists at our Vancouver clinic. Our chiropractor can evaluate the extent of your knee pain, the cause, and if PRP injections are the right course of treatment for you. Contact our team today to find out how we can help your body achieve optimal wellness.