PRP Therapy for Knee Pain

If you are experiencing knee pain and can’t find a treatment that works for you, we can help. At Buchanan Health Center - Integrated Medical Services in Leesburg, FL, we offer a variety of chiropractic care methods to treat knee pain, including platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, injections.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

Knee pain can be quite debilitating, but you don’t have to take medications or undergo surgery to get treatment. Our chiropractors offer PRP injections as a safe alternative to other methods. PRP treatment is used to heal injured ligaments, tendons, and joints, and can help with knee pain from osteoarthritis.

The platelets in human blood contain growth factors. The principle behind PRP therapy is that injecting the PRP growth factors from the patient's blood into an injured area of the body will lead to the formation of new cells and thus assist tissues while they are repairing themselves.

PRP therapy can significantly reduce pain levels and improve your body’s physical function by enhancing your body’s natural healing process.

The procedure starts with our chiropractors drawing a small amount of blood from your arm. Then, the blood will be placed in a machine in order to separate its components, so that we can create a concentration of platelets. We will then inject the PRP into the knee's joint space. Sometimes, we use an ultrasound to guide the injection in. The procedure takes around 30 minutes. You will rest for a while, and then you will be able to go home. However, you should have someone drive you home, in case there is pain and stiffness in your knee after the procedure.

PRP therapy is a non-invasive procedure that can reduce pain with minimal side effects. Not only does it relieve symptoms, but it reduces inflammation and promotes healing, which helps prevent future injuries.

Visit Our Chiropractors

You don’t have to continue suffering from knee pain. With PRP therapy, you can find pain relief and assist your body’s natural healing process. At Buchanan Health Center - Integrated Medical Services, serving The Villages and Leesburg, FL, we can guide you through the PRP injection process. Our professional team is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call us today.