Strained a Muscle? PRP Can Help

Advances in medical science have introduced drug-free, nonsurgical treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for muscle strain recovery.

Our team at NYC Pain MD specializes in pain relief. We strongly advocate for advanced regenerative medicine therapies like PRP to boost your body’s ability to repair and regenerate damaged tissue.   

Read how PRP works and what makes it so valuable in the healing process for muscle strains.

Understanding muscle strains

A muscle strain, also known as a pulled muscle, occurs when muscle fibers tear due to overstretching or overuse. This can happen suddenly or develop gradually over time due to repetitive movements.

Common symptoms include pain, swelling, weakness, and restricted range of motion. Depending on the severity of the strain, the muscle involved, and your overall health, muscle strains can take weeks to months to heal.

What is PRP therapy?

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a cutting-edge regenerative medicine treatment that utilizes your body's own healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair and regeneration.

PRP therapy involves extracting a small amount of your blood, typically from your arm, and processing it to concentrate the platelets. Platelets are rich in growth factors and other bioactive proteins crucial in tissue repair.

How PRP helps heal muscle strains

When injected into a muscle strain site, PRP delivers a concentrated dose of growth factors directly to the injured area.

These growth factors stimulate the body's natural healing response, promoting the repair and regeneration of damaged muscle fibers. Additionally, PRP helps reduce inflammation and pain, accelerating the recovery process.

The PRP treatment process

PRP therapy is a relatively simple and minimally invasive procedure that we perform in-office at NYC Pain MD, typically involving:

1. Blood draw

We draw a small amount of blood from your arm using a sterile needle.

2. Centrifugation

We then place the blood sample in a centrifuge machine, which spins at high speeds to separate the platelets from other blood components.

3. PRP extraction

Once we have concentrated the platelets, we extract them and prep the solution for injection.

4. Injection

We carefully inject the PRP solution into the site of the muscle strain under ultrasound guidance to ensure precise placement.

Benefits of PRP therapy for muscle strains

The benefits of PRP therapy include:

Faster healing

PRP therapy can significantly accelerate the healing process, allowing you to return to normal activities sooner.

Reduced pain

PRP therapy helps alleviate pain associated with muscle strains by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.

Minimally invasive

PRP therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that carries minimal risk and requires little to no downtime.

Natural healing

Since PRP utilizes your body's own healing mechanisms, it offers a natural approach to treating muscle strains.

You don’t have to live with pain. Schedule a visit at NYC Pain MD today by calling one of our offices or requesting an appointment online. We’re located in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens and the Financial District of Manhattan in New York City.