PRP Injections for Pain Management in Hattiesburg, MS

Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is felt when tissues are damaged or hurt. One of the main characteristics of tissue damage is inflammation, which is also marked by swelling, or edema. Inflammation is the body’s way of signaling when tissue is damaged; this results in an increase in blood flow to the injured area, which often causes the skin to take on a red appearance. One reason why blood flow is stimulated after an injury is because blood contains natural healing properties that can regenerate damaged tissues and improve function.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of the blood’s restorative powers and, when administered directly into an injured area, accelerates the healing process, reduces inflammation, and improves cellular turnover. Because of these remarkable capabilities, PRP is used for treating injuries and conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and sports injuries. One of the main benefits of PRP is that it gives the same healing effects as platelets from whole blood but without an injury occurring in the first place.

• Long-Lasting Relief — Pain relief from PRP therapy can last six months to a year, and possibly longer. Some patients have even reported experiencing pain relief for more than two years. This treatment offers long-term pain relief and improved function for activities of daily living.
• Autologous Treatment — Platelet-rich plasma comes from the patient’s blood, so the treatment does not involve other medications that could have effects on hormones or other functions of the body; this also effectively eliminates the risk of the solution being rejected by the body, or causing an allergic reaction.
• Customizable for Different Needs — Physicians can customize the therapy to each patient’s needs, adjusting the blood volume, cell content, and platelet concentration as needed.
• Improves Tissue Healing and Recovery — PRP promotes anti-inflammatory and growth factors that help to decrease inflammation within joints; this also can potentially heal or regrow tissue, resulting in shorter recovery times.

PRP injections can treat a wide range of conditions, making them suitable treatments for countless patients. In some cases, PRP therapy is used to treat back pain, particularly for patients with complex etiologies that have not responded to conventional treatments. However, the main condition treated with PRP injections is joint pain, which could be related to arthritis or a soft-tissue injury, such as a strain or sprain. Ideal candidates for PRP injections include people who want longer-term relief from their pain than steroid injections can provide, as well as those who desire improved function for activities of daily living. One of the biggest benefits of PRP therapy is that it can work for patients of all ages, primarily because it does not cause any dangerous side effects or hazardous health risks. For a short period before and after treatment, patients must discontinue the use of anticoagulants, including aspirin; these medications can cause excessive bleeding.

Discover the amazing benefits of PRP therapy and how it can help relieve your pain at Southern Care Anesthetics. Contact us today or book an appointment online with our platelet-rich plasma injection specialist, or visit our clinic conveniently located at 4 Willow Point Ste 1B Hattiesburg, MS 39402. We serve patients from Hattiesburg MS, Petal MS, Barrontown MS, Oak Grove MS, West Hattiesburg MS, and surrounding areas.