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Is joint pain sabotaging even your simplest day-to-day activities? If so, you’re far from alone. Osteoarthritis alone affects more than 528 million people worldwide, and that only accounts for one type of joint pain.
Whether your discomfort stems from osteoarthritis or another joint condition, everyday tasks like climbing stairs, walking the dog, reaching into a cabinet, or getting dressed can become frustrating, if not impossible.
But what can you do about it? While medications can temporarily relieve pain, they don’t address what’s happening beneath the surface.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy takes a different approach by using your body’s own healing abilities to support joint tissue repair and reduce inflammation.
Our team of primary care providers at Maniya Health explains how PRP injections can help with your joint pain.
How PRP injections help with joint pain
PRP injections can help ease your joint pain because:
They contain billions of platelets
Platelets are already present in your blood. They contain growth factors that help repair damaged tissues after an injury. This makes them indispensable for wound healing.
PRP injections are made from your own platelets. They’re created from a small sample of your own blood that contains a concentrated amount of platelets.
After your blood is drawn, it’s placed in a centrifuge that separates and concentrates the platelets from the other blood components. One injection contains 3.5 billion platelets, and with cumulative injections, you can reach 10-12 billion platelets.
Even better, because PRP comes from your own blood, there’s little risk of an allergic reaction or rejection.
They help your body heal
Unlike medications that primarily mask pain, PRP therapy is designed to support your body’s natural healing response.
Once we administer the injection into your joint, the concentrated platelets release growth factors that stimulate tissue repair and promote healing within your joint. In other words, PRP injections aren’t just an attempt to mask pain.
They fit into a comprehensive pain management plan
While PRP isn’t a cure for arthritis or every cause of joint pain, it may help reduce pain and improve function in certain conditions by creating an environment inside your joint that supports healing.
When your joint pain eases, you’re better able to continue with your physical therapy stretches, exercise, and daily activities.
They may reduce your joint pain by 50%
Imagine cutting your joint pain nearly in half. That’s what researchers found after PRP injections, with many people reporting about a 50% reduction in pain and an estimated 40% improvement in movement that lasted up to 12 months.
Getting started with PRP for joint pain in New Jersey
If you’re considering PRP therapy, our first step is to determine whether it’s the right treatment for your condition. Here’s what you can expect if you’re considering joint injections at Maniya Health.
Schedule your consultation
During your consultation in Hamilton, Robbinsville, or Hopewell, New Jersey, your Maniya Health provider reviews your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
We may also recommend imaging, such as X-rays, to better understand the extent of your joint injury or degeneration.
Receive your PRP injections
In some cases, we can perform your PRP injection during the same visit as your initial consultation.
That said, if additional imaging or evaluation is needed, we will schedule your procedure for a future appointment.
The bottom line is that from your initial consultation through your recovery, our team is committed to helping you find the most effective, personalized solution for lasting relief from joint pain.
To learn more about PRP injections, call the location closest to you or use the Book Appointment button to get started.