PRP for Pain Management

An injection can be administered through multiple processes. The physician will inject the steroids into the area known as the ‘epidural space’, this is located between the inner surface of the vertebral column and the outer layer of the spinal cord. In some cases, a flushing solution may be required to remove inflammatory proteins from the space that can be a source of pain.

The procedure is implemented with sedation. If used, patients will be monitored for an extended amount of time following the injection before being discharged. It is recommended for patients to rest on the day of the treatment. Regular activities can recommence the next day.

This treatment has a 50 percent success rate. If pain persists after the first injection, it is not recommended to have further ones. If patients experience minor improvements, continued injections may be necessary.

PRP and pain management go hand in hand and, when utilized correctly, can be integrated into one’s life and wellness routine quite easily.

PRP is not some sci-fi scenario where only peak physical athletes can take advantage of it. It’s true that high-level athletes do use PRP therapy, but so do everyday people, people who experience daily wear and tear.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP — a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein) is derived from a patient’s blood.

PRP has a greater concentration of growth factors than your regular blood. It’s been used to enhance the healing response of patients spanning across a vast array of fields and specialties, including medical, dental, orthopedics, aesthetic enhancement, as well as dermatology.

PRP has been shown to help expedite the healing process post-injury, relieve male pattern baldness, acute muscle strains, muscle-facial injuries in addition to its dermatological applications.

Dr. Fowler and Dr. Rudd-Barnard are the driving force behind our PRP protocol at California Pain Medicine Center, where we provide comprehensive pain care and pain management services.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatment
• Interventional Spine Procedures
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Ketamine Infusion Therapy
• Pain Pump Implantations.

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, we can help you make steps toward a better, more enjoyable life. Contact California Pain Medicine Center today to schedule your consultation.