Have acute + chronic muscle, tendon, or ligament injuries? PRP might be a great option for you.
PRP Injection Treatment in Murfreesboro, TN
Here at Elite Medical Aesthetics we have just the right treatment for you. We provide top of the line platelet-rich plasma treatments for any type of injury or ailment. This treatment can help reduce pain associated with joints, torn tendons, tendinitis, muscle tears, arthritis, athletic injuries. PRP injection treatment can be used on multiple parts of the body including the knees, shoulders, backs, hips, and more.
Platelet-rich Plasma Injections
Platelet-rich Plasma treatment, also known as PRP, uses uses a concentration of the patient's own platelets to regenerate and accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. After collecting the plasma from the body, we use a machine to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the rest of the blood. In doing so, we can collect the platelet-rich plasma directly that uses the plasma needed to generate the patient's own healing system.
After numbing the area, we use a needle to inject inject the platelet's right into the source of the pain or joint. Once the plasma is injected, it'll trigger your body's healing process by begin to breaking down and releasing growth factors, You may not notice an immediate difference after receiving the injections to allow time for the cells to rejuvenate. The treatment can take about 30 minutes and has little to no downtime.
What Does PRP Do?
Platelet-rich Plasma Treats:
1. Torn Tendons
Tendon injuries happen when the tough bands of tissue attaching your muscles to your bones are torn. This type of injury is commonly found in athletes caused by increased pressure or blunt force to a tendon.
2. Tendinitis
Tendinitis happens when the muscles attached to the bones are stressed causing pain and tenderness outside the joint. The injury is most common around shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels.
3. Muscle Strain
Muscle strains happen when muscles are stretched from repetitive pressure. Strained muscles can occur in the muscle itself or the junction between the muscle and tendon. A strained muscle with continued stress can become a torn tendon.
4. Arthritis
Arthritis develops when cartilage in the joint begin to break down. This type of injury develops over time and is typically found in older patients. Some of the symptoms include joint stiffness, pain, swelling, and tenderness.
5. Joint Injuries
Joint injuries can happen to anyone. PRP is a great option for those looking for a quick solution with little to no down time. Sprained ankles, runners knee, and shoulder rotator cuff injuries are among the common issues that benefit from PRP.
6. Athletic Injuries
Athletes put their bodies through a lot of stress. Due to repetitive blunt force and activity, high intensity workouts can cause injuries. PRP is a great and more affordable option for athletes who need relief without surgery.
