PRP Therapy for Lower Back and Joint Pain: A Natural Solution That Works
If you’re struggling with chronic lower back or joint pain, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans live with daily discomfort that impacts their ability to work, move, and enjoy life. Fortunately, there’s a non-surgical solution that uses your body’s own healing potential: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy.
At Dr. A Disc Care, we offer cutting-edge PRP treatments that target the root causes of pain without the risks of surgery or long-term medication use. Here’s what you should know about PRP therapy and how it may help relieve your lower back and joint pain.
What Is PRP Therapy?
PRP therapy is a regenerative treatment that harnesses the body’s natural healing ability. It involves extracting a small amount of your own blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting that platelet-rich plasma directly into the injured or inflamed area.
Platelets are rich in growth factors and proteins that stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and promote healing at the cellular level. PRP therapy is widely used in sports medicine, orthopedics, and pain management — and now, it’s making a major impact in spine and joint care.
Benefits of PRP Therapy for Lower Back and Joint Pain
1. Natural Healing Without Surgery
Unlike spinal fusion or joint replacement surgery, PRP therapy is non-invasive. It supports the body’s ability to heal damaged tissues like ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and discs — often reducing or eliminating the need for surgical intervention.
2. Effective Pain Relief
PRP injections can help reduce chronic inflammation, repair damaged tissues, and restore normal function — especially in the lumbar spine, knees, hips, and shoulders. Many patients report noticeable pain relief within weeks.
3. Improved Mobility and Function
As healing occurs, patients often experience increased flexibility, range of motion, and reduced stiffness. This is crucial for those with degenerative disc disease, arthritis, joint instability, or sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction.
4. Minimally Invasive With Minimal Downtime
The procedure takes less than an hour, requires no anesthesia, and you can typically return to normal activity within a day or two. Compared to surgery, the recovery is significantly shorter and less painful.
5. Safe and Low Risk
Since PRP is made from your own blood, there is little to no risk of allergic reaction, infection, or rejection. It’s a safe alternative for those who may not qualify for surgery or prefer natural healing options.
Conditions Treated With PRP at Dr. A Disc Care
At Dr. A Disc Care, we use PRP therapy to treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Lower back pain from disc degeneration
- Facet joint syndrome
- SI joint inflammation
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Osteoarthritis in the knees, hips, and shoulders
- Tendonitis and ligament sprains
What to Expect During Your PRP Appointment
- Consultation: We’ll evaluate your condition and medical history to determine if PRP is right for you.
- Blood Draw: A small blood sample is taken and processed in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma.
- Injection: The PRP is carefully injected into the target area under precise image guidance for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Recovery: Most patients resume daily activities shortly after. Some soreness is expected but usually resolves quickly.
Why Choose Dr. A Disc Care for PRP Therapy?
Dr. A and the team at Dr. A Disc Care specialize in non-surgical solutions for spine and joint pain. Our personalized, integrative approach ensures you receive expert care backed by the latest advances in regenerative medicine. We are committed to helping you feel better without surgery, pain medications, or compromise.
Why Choose Dr. A?
Dr. Mikhail Artamonov (Dr. A) earned his medical degree at the prestigious I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University in the Russian capital, one of Europe’s leading medical schools. He completed a master’s degree in Oriental philosophy and linguistics at Tianjin University in China, undertook psychiatry training at the Hannover Medical School in Germany, and then returned to Moscow for a prolotherapy clinical research doctorate.
Dr. Artamonov moved to New York City for an internship at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and Medical Center in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights, Central Brooklyn. He did his residency training at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a combined pain fellowship from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ready to Relieve Your Back or Joint Pain Naturally?
If you’re tired of living with chronic pain and want to explore a safe, effective alternative to surgery, PRP therapy could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Contact Dr. A Disc Care today to schedule your consultation and discover how PRP therapy can help you heal, move, and live better.
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