Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy For Chronic Knee Pain
A note from Dr. Angersbach on treating knee pain:
Word is out that steroid injections for knee arthritis may do more harm than good in the long run. This is according to recent research showing that repeat corticosteroid injections accelerate the timeline to knee replacement.
Fortunately, there is help: a regenerative injection therapy called platelet rich plasma (PRP). PRP has been an orthopedic treatment for chronic joint pain for many years. An article from the Journal Knee Surgery 2021 reports injections of PRP to be an effective treatment in early to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee based on clinical experience of the experts.
Having done PRP and other regenerative therapies now for over 18 years, I can attest to its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving joint function using only your own bodies healing power. It reverses some of the wear and tear of aging and old injuries. This works for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, wrist, hand, ankle, and spine, among others.
Chronic joint pain is one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor. If you have pain and want to know what more can be done contact the front office of North Coast Naturopathic Medicine at (707) 840-0556 to schedule a visit with Dr. Angersbach.
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