The PRP injection is very safe. At most, you may experience very mild pain, stiffness, or swelling. While any medical procedure carries a small risk of infection, since you’re using your own blood this risk is minimal.
PRP has been used for over 20 years in numerous surgical fields to enhance bone grafting, accelerate wound healing and reduce the risk of infection after surgery.
Medical research and intensive studies are leading the way to the tremendous benefits offered by PRP for joint pain, soft tissue injuries, low back disc degeneration, and arthritis, with the goal of enhancing the body’s ability to naturally heal itself.
Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is often used for athletes. More than 86,000 athletes receive the therapy each year according to researchers at Stanford.