PRP Therapy: Harnessing Your Body's Natural Healing Power!

What Is PRP Therapy?

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses your body's own blood to support the healing of injured tissues, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. PRP contains a concentrated amount of platelets, growth factors, and bioactive proteins that play a critical role in the body's natural repair process.

At Adjusted Health & Wellness, we use advanced preparation techniques and ultrasound-guided injections to precisely deliver PRP to the area of injury or degeneration.

How Does PRP Work?

When tissue is injured, platelets are among the first responders. They release signaling molecules and growth factors that help:

• Recruit healing cells to the area

• Reduce inflammation

• Stimulate blood vessel formation

• Support collagen production

• Encourage tissue repair and remodeling

During a PRP procedure:

1. A small sample of your blood is collected.

2. The blood is processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets.

3. The PRP is carefully injected into the injured area using ultrasound guidance when appropriate.

Because PRP comes from your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is extremely low.

Conditions Commonly Treated with PRP

PRP has been widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and regenerative medicine for a variety of conditions, including:

Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis

• Knee arthritis

• Hip arthritis

• Shoulder arthritis

• Ankle arthritis

Tendon Injuries

• Tennis elbow

• Golfer's elbow

• Rotator cuff tendinopathy

• Patellar tendon injuries

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Hamstring tendinopathy

Ligament Injuries

• Knee ligament sprains

• Ankle instability

• Chronic ligament injuries

Muscle Injuries

• Strains

• Chronic muscle injuries

• Sports-related injuries

What Does the Research Show?

Research suggests that PRP may help improve pain and function in select patients, particularly those with:

• Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis

• Chronic tendon disorders

• Certain sports injuries

Many studies have demonstrated longer-lasting symptom relief compared to corticosteroid injections in some patient populations. However, outcomes can vary based on age, severity of degeneration, overall health, and the specific condition being treated.

PRP is not a "magic cure," but for the right patient it can be a valuable tool to support healing and potentially delay more invasive treatments.

Why Ultrasound Guidance Matters

At Adjusted Health & Wellness, precision matters.

Using ultrasound guidance allows us to:

• Visualize tendons, ligaments, and joints in real time

• Improve injection accuracy

• Avoid nearby nerves and blood vessels

• Ensure PRP is delivered exactly where it is needed

This level of precision can be especially important when treating tendons, ligaments, and smaller joint structures.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a candidate for PRP if you:

✓ Have chronic joint pain

✓ Have tendon or ligament injuries that have not responded to conservative treatment

✓ Want to explore non-surgical treatment options

✓ Are looking to reduce reliance on pain medications

✓ Want a treatment that utilizes your body's own healing mechanisms

PRP may not be appropriate for everyone. A thorough consultation and examination are important to determine if regenerative therapies are a good fit for your condition.

What to Expect After Treatment

Following a PRP injection:

• Mild soreness is common for several days.

• Most patients return to normal daily activities within 24–48 hours.

• Healing occurs gradually over weeks to months.

• Physical rehabilitation and proper movement are often important components of success.

Because PRP works by stimulating the body's natural healing response, results typically develop progressively rather than immediately.

PRP vs. Steroid Injections

PRP	Corticosteroid
Supports healing processes	Primarily reduces inflammation
Uses your own blood	Synthetic medication
Potential long-term tissue support	May provide temporary symptom relief
Gradual improvement	Often faster but shorter-term relief
Regenerative approach	Symptom-management approach

Both treatments have a role in patient care, and the best choice depends on the individual's condition and goals.

Our Approach at Adjusted Health & Wellness

At Adjusted Health & Wellness, we combine:

• Comprehensive orthopedic evaluation

• Diagnostic imaging when needed

• Ultrasound-guided procedures

• PRP therapy

• Functional rehabilitation

• Chiropractic and conservative care

• Personalized treatment planning

Our goal is to help patients improve function, reduce pain, and stay active without unnecessary surgery whenever possible.

Ready to Learn More?

If joint pain, tendon injuries, or chronic musculoskeletal conditions are limiting your lifestyle, PRP therapy may be worth exploring.

Schedule a consultation with Adjusted Health & Wellness to find out whether regenerative medicine and PRP therapy may be appropriate for your condition.

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