Knee pain can be uncomfortable and dramatically impact a person’s day, especially when they cannot walk or stand for extended periods. As a result, new treatment plans have been created to help people with knee pain find relief. One of the latest pain treatments includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP), made from your blood to treat damaged tissue.

Our chiropractors at Lubbock Advanced Physical Medicine in Lubbock, TX, always look for new ways to treat patients. Continue reading to learn more about knee pain and PRP injections:

How Do Knee Pain and PRP Injections Work? 

The platelets in the blood contain growth factors, and it is believed that injecting these platelets into injured parts of the body can help heal damaged tissue. In addition, this procedure is considered to help the body create new tissue cells, which can help the body recover.

Who Can Benefit from Knee Pain and PRP Injections? 

PRP is an experimental therapy treatment option for knee pain. It is best to speak with our chiropractor to learn more about PRP and if you will benefit from it. Work closely with our chiropractor and primary care physicians to learn more about PRP injections, how they can help you, and if you qualify for treatment.

What Is the Recovery Time after PRP Injections? 

There is not much recovery time needed after PRP injections. However, you may be instructed to ice your knee for 20 minutes every few hours for a couple of days and take over-the-counter pain medication to manage any discomfort. You may also need crutches for a few days after the injection to help keep your weight off your knee.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Lubbock, TX, Chiropractor

If you want additional information about knee pain and PRP injections, speak with our chiropractor or medical practitioner about the procedure. Our chiropractors at Lubbock Advanced Physical Medicine in Lubbock, TX, are dedicated to helping patients live pain-free lives while reducing the need for invasive surgeries and addictive pain medications. Call our office at (806) 791-3399 to learn more about alternative treatments for knee pain.