PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy has been proven to be a very real and effective treatment option for pain associated with the joints.
This pain in the joints and muscles can become more pronounced as you age due to the reduced activity of platelets and growth factors throughout the body.
These platelets are naturally found in the blood and help to stimulate tissue healing and maintenance.
They can also be isolated and used for healing and pain management. When a high volume of platelets is introduced into a specific area, healing factors of all kinds are activated and put to use to heal tissues, reduce inflammation and decrease the overall amount of pain that is experienced in a particular area. While most joint supplements simply mask the issue without providing real healing to the joints, PRP provides a natural boost to the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Joint supplementation has been a hotly debated topic recently with the exponential growth of people using joint supplements. The research has yet to definitively prove the benefits of many of these supplements, and yet they remain very popular in mainstream media.
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Contrary to popular belief, many of these products that claim to enhance joint health only provide anecdotal evidence, and little has been shown to prove they can help prevent joint problems, let alone reduce joint pain.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, has recently been subject to reassuring research that has proven it to increase natural joint maintenance procedures. Before we explore who this works for and who are the best candidates for this treatment, let’s look at why current joint supplements aren’t as effective as you might think.
Joint Health
A joint is the intersection between two bones, connected by smooth tissue called cartilage and lubricated by synovial fluid.
The synovium in the joint is critical because it produces this fluid in order to allow the joints to have a cushion and more smoothly move.
Increasing age, injury or carrying too much weight can wear and tear your cartilage and also result in a decreased ability in the joint to resist damage and replace old or damaged cartilage.
Joint supplements possess nutrients and minerals that have been shown to be tied to joint health, but these substances alone do not trigger an increase to joint maintenance. They simply provide more bio-available resources that the joint can use if it is triggered to do so.
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Pain in the joints and muscles can become more pronounced as you age due to the reduced action and sensitivity of platelets and growth factors throughout the body.
These platelets are naturally found in the blood and help to stimulate tissue healing and maintenance.
When a high volume of platelets is introduced into a specific area, healing factors of all kinds are activated and put to use to heal tissues, reduce inflammation and decrease the overall amount of pain that is experienced in a particular area.
Platelets have been found to be especially effective in the treatment of joints because they directly target the prime cause of joint pain and deterioration, which is tissue degradation and a lack of synovial fluid or the production thereof.
PRP treatments have been shown to help facilitate the gathering of various healing factors wherever the treatment is provided. As the body ages, a decline in hormones as well as repeated pressure to the joints causes collagen fibers to become damaged. The natural effects of aging and hormonal decline also result in a reduced ability for the body to combat these symptoms, a big reason why joint pain is so common. PRP offers you the chance to use your body’s natural healing mechanisms to improve joint stability and strength.
PRP therapy is done by isolating a blood sample from your body and placing it in a centrifuge. This process isolates the platelets from the blood, allowing for an injection with a high concentration of your natural platelets to be administered.
This treatment is safe, painless, and best of all, natural. Rather than flood your system with minerals and chemicals that could do more harm than good, trust a proven treatment option administered by the professionals at HealthGAINS.
One of our friendly and knowledgeable Wellness Advisers can guide you when you call us at 866-734-5771.