Nursing a Persistent Overuse Injury? Heal Faster with All-Natural PRP Therapy

The problem with overuse injuries is that they develop because you do something regularly, and you usually need to stop doing that thing for your injury to heal. That might mean spending time away from a sport you love or operating at a reduced capacity at work. The longer your injury persists, the more frustrating it becomes.

That’s why Dr. Halina Snowball at Integrated Pain Solutions in Stamford, Connecticut, offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as part of our suite of regenerative medicine services. PRP treatment gives your injury resources it can use to heal. 

How platelet-rich plasma helps with healing

Dr. Snowball gets the PRP from a small sample of your own blood. She then separates the components of your blood to arrive at a solution that’s rich in platelets. Your platelets contain growth factors, proteins that play a significant role in cell growth. 

By applying a high concentration of these growth factors to your injury site, Dr. Snowball provides your body with the resources to heal. The growth factors stimulate and support your natural healing ability, ideally shortening your recovery timeline. 

PRP has been shown to be effective for overuse injuries that stem from sports. Whether you’re dealing with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis), or another sports injury, PRP can likely support your healing. 

You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit, either. Carpal tunnel is an overuse injury. If you suffer from this wrist issue as a result of typing at your day job, studies show PRP can help. 

What to expect with PRP therapy

PRP starts with Dr. Snowball taking a small sample of your blood. Using a centrifuge, she creates the platelet-rich plasma from that sample.

Then, she injects the PRP into one or more locations around your injury site. Once injected, the growth factors in the platelets go to work. You’ll likely notice some improvement within a few weeks, and your overuse injury should continue healing from there.

If your injury is really persistent, Dr. Snowball might recommend repeat PRP therapy appointments spaced strategically apart. This gives your injury a continued stream of growth factors to use in its healing. 

Don’t let an overuse injury linger. To see if PRP can help you return to your normal activities faster, call our team at 203-293-0549 to request an appointment or book one online today.