Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment that uses your own blood platelets to heal your body. The platelets in your blood are the reason your body heals — they contain over 30 different growth factors that help you heal any injury naturally. PRP can be incorporated with regenerative medicine or stem cell therapy. Our chiropractors in Sterling will customize a PRP treatment plan just for you.
How Does PRP Work?
A small amount of your blood is drawn and processed by our doctors to separate the platelets from your blood. The platelets are then injected directly where your body needs to be repaired. The more than 30 growth factors in the platelets start the healing process, restoring your injured body back to a normal, healthy state.
PRP Is an Effective Treatment Option For:
- Musculoskeletal injuries or pain
- Sprains, tendon, ligament, and muscle tears
- Tendonitis
- Restoring skin to a more youthful appearance
- Sexual enhancement
- Wound healing and pain relief
- Stem cell activation (attracting stem cells to areas of injury)
- Hair restoration and faster growth
- Aesthetic procedures
When Can I Expect Results?
For injury, PRP will most often be felt within 2 weeks after the procedure due to the anti-inflammatory effect, with a noticeable effect within 1-2 months. For anti-aging or aesthetics, patients may notice changes within 2 weeks, though most see changes within 3-6 months.
PRP for Sports Injuries
Recently our doctors have been using PRP to help athletes recover from injury with incredible success. Athletes have been able to return to their sport within a week of having a PRP treatment, instead of waiting months for their bodies to heal with traditional medicine. Since our doctors are able to inject PRP directly into the injured tendon, ligament, or muscle, the healing occurs extremely fast.
To learn more about how PRP and regenerative cell therapy can get you out of pain, call us today to schedule your consultation.
Alternative Wellness Clinic | 2 Pidgeon Hill Drive #280, Sterling, VA 20165 | (703) 404-1807