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What Common Conditions are Treated With Regenerative Therapy?
By: Our Medical Team | October 31, 2022
Injuries to muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments are common among active men and women as well as older adults with compromised musculoskeletal systems. If left untreated, or when traditional treatments no longer work, these injuries can cause acute and chronic debilitating pain that severely restricts function and quality of life. At Southwest Spine & Sports in Scottsdale, AZ, our expert team provides platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapy for patients living with soft tissue injuries to alleviate symptoms and improve mobility.
What is soft tissue pain?
Soft tissue pain refers to pain of any element in the body besides bone: muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascial tissue, nerves, fibrous capsules, etc. Soft tissue injuries are common among athletes, active individuals, and older adults who are vulnerable to injury secondary to age-related falls or other mobility accidents. In some cases, soft tissue injuries can be relieved with over-the-counter inflammatory drugs or traditional rehabilitation. For others, traditional methods are no longer effective and painful symptoms wreak havoc on function and mobility.
What is platelet-rich plasma regenerative therapy?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) regenerative therapy is an innovative intervention that utilizes the growth factors in your own blood to help stimulate healing, repair tissue, and alleviate pain. The PRP serum is injected into the affected tissue to reduce symptoms and improve function. At Southwest Spine & Sports, we use mesenchymal (MSC) therapy to treat a wide array of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
What common conditions are treated with regenerative therapy?
Regenerative therapy injections can be used to treat numerous soft tissue conditions, such as:
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Low back pain
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Arthritis
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Muscle and tendon tears
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Chronic pain
As always, we will review your personal and medical histories to determine if you can safely undergo regenerative therapy. This may include reviewing any soft tissue treatments that you’ve tried in the past. We will also conduct a thorough assessment of your current conditions to ascertain where to effectively make PRP injections to produce the most effective results.
How effective is platelet-rich plasma regenerative therapy?
At Southwest Spine & Sports, regenerative therapy has shown to be quite effective for many of our patients; however, the effectiveness of any treatment highly depends on the patient’s medical history and current medical status.
How does the treatment process work?
Regenerative therapy injections are performed at our office in Scottsdale, AZ. The PRP serum is prepared utilizing plasma from your own blood as well as a donated source. Once the injections are completed, patients are permitted to return home or to resume normal daily activities. Our dedicated staff will provide any recommendations for recovery at home if needed.
How often should I receive regenerative therapy?
The number of recommended visits for regenerative therapy injections depends on the severity of your condition or symptoms as well as our professional recommendations for healing and recovery. In some cases, patients may only need one treatment for optimal results. In other instances, patients may be asked to come in for follow-up injections to enhance their outcomes.
Learn more about platelet-rich plasma regenerative therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
To learn more about PRP regenerative therapy and how injections may alleviate painful symptoms of soft tissue injuries, contact us at Southwest Spine & Sports and schedule a consultation today. Our team will provide you with any additional information you may require regarding your treatment options.
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