Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a popular treatment that helps speed up healing and treats many different medical issues. But, like all medical treatments, it has its own risks and side effects. This article will give you a simple overview of these risks and side effects. Knowing both the risks and benefits of PRP therapy…
People all over the world at any stage of their life can experience pain in their joints. When they do, this can hold them back from simple activities like walking and writing as well as more intense activities like sports. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat joint pain and the underlying conditions that may…
For medical designation purposes, your spine is divided into three sections: the cervical spine (neck), the thoracic spine (mid-back), and the lumbar spine (low-back). Therefore, thoracic back pain is when the pain originates in the middle part of the back. You have likely tried taking pain relievers, but you know that eventually those medicines can…
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a revolutionary treatment that uses a patient’s own blood for healing purposes. It is used for a variety of issues, including musculoskeletal injuries and conditions such as arthritis and soft tissue damage. PRP therapy is a great treatment solution for conditions like tendinitis – an injury that causes irritation or…
Our musculoskeletal system can do it all – we can drive to work, walk to school, perform chores, and even participate in sports thanks to our bones and muscles working together. However, accidents and injuries can impact our ability to perform our daily activities and can cause pain. In order to relieve that pain, there…
When muscle tissue is torn or stretched, it is called a muscle strain or pulled muscle. Muscle strains are extremely common; they make up one-third of all sports injuries. There is a growing desire to treat muscle strains with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Platelets in the blood are the body’s first line of defense against…
Depending on its severity, joint pain can either be an inconvenient nuisance or a debilitating obstacle to living a normal, active life. What’s more, treating a sore shoulder, aching elbow, or painful knee often requires extensive treatment and rehabilitation. Wouldn’t it be great if your body could simply heal itself? Now it can with the…
For those searching for a solution to soft tissue injuries or persistent pain, the knowledgeable, Board-Certified experts at Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Centers are excited to offer their patients Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy as a unique alternative to invasive surgical procedures. If you are unfamiliar with Platelet Rich Plasma – PRP – Therapy, know…
Is your tennis game off because you’ve had nagging pain in your elbow? Or maybe you injured your shoulder during your last golf game. Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory and/or pain medications will usually help you heal from most injuries that don’t require surgery. But that takes time and keeps you away from the things you…
