PRP Injections in Knoxville at Dr. Jacob’s Chiropractic
Knoxville PRP
Looking for PRP injections in Knoxville, Tennessee? Dr. Jacob’s Chiropractic specializes in PRP injections for various conditions in addition to its chiropractic services. If you’re looking to heal injuries or reduce pain, PRP injections may be for you.
What are PRP INJECTIONS?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, injections begin by harvesting a blood sample from the patient. This sample is then processed to concentrate the platelets before being injected into the area that requires treatment.
What are Platelets?
Your blood is composed of plasma, platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells. Platelets are what the body uses to prevent bleeding. When you get a cut or open wound, it’s the platelets that will clot in order to stop bleeding. Platelets are also crucial in repairing tissue and tendons.
The process used to create PRP injections separates the platelets from the plasma, which is the liquid that suspends the other material in your blood, so that there is higher concentration of platelets in the plasma. This concentration of platelets helps to heal areas of the body that have sustained injury.
What Can PRP Injections Treat?
PRP Injections help with pain and injuries connected to the musculoskeletal system. It can be a beneficial treatment for those dealing with:
- Knee pain or injury
- Back pain or injury
- Ankle pain or injury
- Shoulder pain or injury
- Tendonitis
- Tendonosis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Post-surgical healing
If you suffer from any of these conditions, Dr. Jacobs Chiropractic is the place to go for PRP injections in Knoxville.
How Long Do PRP Injections Take to Work?
It can take a couple of weeks to notice the effect of a PRP injection and months for an injury to heal. The effectiveness of PRP injections depends on the injury itself as well as the patient, but many patients find that one injection is enough to heal an injury or eliminate pain, while others may take 2-3 shots over time.
Nicole Marietta
Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Nicole has been a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner since 2015. She has experience in
emergency medicine, urgent care, physical medicine and regenerative medicine. She
has been with Jacobs Chiropractic Physical Health and Wellness since 2017,
specializing in physical and regenerative medicine. She is enthusiastic about providing
personalized treatments to each patient while collaborating with Dr. Jacobs for optimal
outcomes. She is a native to East Tennessee and enjoys the outdoors, traveling and
scuba diving.
Get Your Consultation with Dr. Jacobs Chiropractic Today
Think PRP injections are right for you? Reach out to Dr. Jacobs Chiropractic for your consultation for PRP injections in Knoxville today.