
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are an innovative treatment that can foster healing in your body for various issues. At Southern Interventional Pain Center in Thomasville, Georgia, and Lake City and Tallahassee, Florida, pain management physician Max Shokat, DO, and his team offer PRP injections to help patients experience its therapeutic results. To learn more about PRP injections, call the office nearest you or book a consultation online today.
request an appointmentHow do PRP injections work?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy utilizes your blood to stimulate healing and regenerate cells in your body naturally.
At Southern Interventional Pain Center, Dr. Shokat takes a small blood sample and places it in a centrifuge, a machine that rapidly spins the sample. During this process, platelets and other blood cells separate from the plasma.
The platelet-rich plasma, rich in growth factors, becomes the serum portion of your blood. Dr. Shokat then injects the PRP into the area of your body requiring treatment, and the growth factors in the PRP initiate cell regeneration immediately.
The procedure typically takes about 30-60 minutes, depending on the treatment area, with no downtime afterward.
What conditions can PRP injections treat?
PRP injections can address a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic injuries.
PRP can treat:
- Arthritis
- Joint conditions
- Tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Muscle strains
- Ligament tears
- Rotator cuff tears
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Neuropathy
Discuss your concerns, conditions, needs, and desires with Dr. Shokat to determine if PRP injections are suitable for you.
Are PRP injections safe?
Since PRP injections use your blood, allergic reactions or side effects are unlikely.
PRP also avoids invasive surgery or medications, minimizing potential health risks. The procedure offers safe, effective results in a short amount of time.
During your consultation, Dr. Shokat will discuss potential risks and side effects before treatment, ensuring you are informed and prepared.
When will I notice results from PRP injections?
While the growth factors in PRP begin working immediately, it takes time to experience their full benefits. In some cases, you may experience tenderness or inflammation in the treated area for a few weeks. If so, apply ice or heat as needed.
Your doctor may also recommend multiple injections for optimal results.
To learn more about PRP injections, contact Southern Interventional Pain Center, or use the convenient online booking tool to schedule an appointment today.
We serve patients in the following cities: Thomasville, GA; Lake City, FL; and Tallahassee, FL. Call us to book your appointment today.