PRP for Spine Injuries & Conditions
Mar 28, 2016
There are many forms of back pain, and many ways to treat pain that originates in the spine. From over-the-counter pain medications to surgery, choosing the right treatment approach can be challenging. This article will focus on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for spine pain. We will talk about the benefits of PRP treatment for spinal conditions and injuries.
Pain in the spine can result from acute injuries, or from degenerative conditions like arthritis. Whatever the cause, back pain can be annoying at best and debilitating at worst. While many patients will attempt to suffer through their back pain, this strategy typically only makes things worse. Addressing the pain head on and developing a treatment strategy is the best way to reduce pain in the long term.
PRP Therapy is an innovative new treatment that uses the patient’s own blood platelets to regenerate damaged tissues. The process is simple – a small amount of blood is drawn from the patient. Then the platelet-rich plasma is separated out of that blood and injected back into the patient. These platelets immediately go to work repairing lost or damaged tissue. Best of all, PRP injections are natural and relatively pain-free.
Spine surgery can be a good treatment option for people experiencing back pain, but all surgical procedures require trauma. It’s typically best to exhaust all other treatment approaches before deciding to go under the knife. That’s why many patients are turning to PRP injections to relieve their back pain.
If you have sustained a spinal injury, or have a pre-existing spine condition that it causing you pain, PRP injections may be a viable treatment option for you. The pain management physicians at Advanced Spine & Pain Clinics of MN have been treating patients with spinal pain for over twenty years. Our team of doctors offer cutting edge treatments for all types of pain conditions. Contact our Edina office today to schedule an appointment and see if you are a good candidate for PRP therapy.