PRP Injections
Pain that keeps you from living your life
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections deliver concentrated growth factors from your own blood directly into damaged musculoskeletal tissue — joints, tendons, ligaments, and bursae — to stimulate repair and reduce chronic inflammation. Unlike cortisone, which suppresses inflammation temporarily, PRP initiates an active healing response that addresses the underlying tissue damage rather than masking symptoms.
How it works
Blood is drawn, centrifuged to concentrate the platelet-rich fraction, and injected into the target structure. Growth factors including PDGF, TGF-β, and VEGF stimulate fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and angiogenesis — rebuilding the damaged tissue from within. The inflammatory response triggered by PRP is a productive healing response, not a harmful one.
Who is it for?
Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder); tendinopathy (rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar, tennis elbow); ligament sprains; chronic joint inflammation; patients wanting to avoid or delay surgery; those who have not responded sufficiently to conservative care.
Who is it not for?
Active infection in or near target joint; platelet disorders; immunosuppressive therapy; active cancer; pregnancy; severe osteoarthritis where joint replacement is indicated.
Session Time
30–45 min
Down Time
2–5 days (mild swelling and soreness — productive healing response)
Results?
4–8 weeks
Peak Results
Month 3–6
How long does it last?
6–18 months depending on severity
How many sessions?
1–3 injections spaced 4–6 weeks apart
Build Your Protocol
Your body has more than one concern. Your protocol should too.
How does PRP compare to cortisone injections?
Cortisone reduces inflammation quickly but does not repair the underlying tissue damage — and repeated injections can actually degrade cartilage and tendon over time. PRP triggers an active healing response and rebuilds damaged tissue. Results take longer to appear but tend to be more durable.
Is PRP covered by insurance?
PRP injections are generally not covered by standard insurance plans and are considered an out-of-pocket expense. We provide detailed cost information at your consultation.
Will the injection be painful?
Local anesthetic is used before injection to minimize discomfort. The injection itself is brief. Post-injection soreness for 2–5 days is normal and expected — it indicates the healing response has been initiated.