Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections offer a safe and minimally invasive way to manage several types of musculoskeletal pain, as well as cystocele and stress urinary incontinence. At Serenity Osteopathic, LLC, in Satellite Beach, Florida, board-certified osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal doctor Tiffany Noblitt, DO, offers platelet-rich plasma injections to adults. To see if platelet-rich plasma injections are right for you, make an appointment today by calling the office or booking online.

What are platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a type of regenerative medicine designed to help ease musculoskeletal pain and promote recovery. 

Treatment involves drawing a sample of your own blood and isolating the platelets inside it. Those platelets are then transferred to a syringe and injected into strategic areas to help support your body’s natural healing process.

What types of issues may benefit from platelet-rich plasma injections?

Dr. Noblitt uses platelet-rich plasma injections to treat several types of issues, including:

• Low back pain
• Thoracic spine pain
• Hip pain
• Shoulder pain
• Neck pain
• Chronic pain
• Postsurgical pain
• Post-traumatic pain

Dr. Noblitt has also developed a special PRP protocol to help manage cystocele (prolapsed or “fallen” bladder) and stress urinary incontinence. PRP offers a nonsurgical approach to both of these issues, and many people report noticeable symptom relief.*

What is the process for getting platelet-rich plasma injections?

Dr. Noblitt administers platelet-rich plasma injections on an outpatient basis. Every visit looks different, but most people are in and out of the office within 60 to 90 minutes.

On the day of your appointment, Dr. Noblitt draws several samples of your blood and places them into a machine called a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins rapidly and separates microscopic solids in each sample, called platelets, from the rest of your blood. Platelets help your blood clot if you cut yourself, but they also contain growth factors and other proteins that play a role in tissue repair.

After the platelet-rich solution is ready, Dr. Noblitt transfers it to several syringes. She then administers injections into specific areas, such as an arthritic knee or a swollen shoulder. The number of injections you receive depends on the severity of your symptoms and the underlying cause. 

When the platelet-rich plasma enters your body, it increases circulation, helps reduce inflammation, and may even support the growth of healthy cells and tissue. Research is ongoing, but many people report noticeable improvements in pain relief and enhanced mobility.

PRP is a cumulative treatment, meaning the benefits increase over time. As a result, Dr. Noblitt typically recommends a series of PRP injections spaced over the course of several weeks or months. 

To see if platelet-rich plasma injections are right for you, make an appointment at Serenity Osteopathic, LLC today by calling the office or booking online.

*Individual results may vary.