Despite the name Tennis Elbow, the condition may affect anyone who doesn’t play tennis. Many jobs that require repetitive muscle movement in the forearm, such as painting, plumbing, and woodwork, can cause the elbow tendons to become inflamed and cause pain.
The most common treatment for Tennis Elbow includes –
- Rest
- anti-inflammatory medicines, and
- physical therapy
However, these are temporary fixes. If left untreated, tennis elbow pain can become worse. In severe cases, even surgery may be needed. But it may not always end in the best results. In some cases, surgery may leave you with more pain than before, potentially creating the need for more surgeries.
So ask your doctor about PRP, or Plasma Rich Platelet Therapy. PRP therapy is a simple procedure that utilizes the platelets and cells in your own body to heal you tendon naturally. The procedure involves drawing a little amount of blood, spin it in a centrifuge, and extract the PRP. This PRP is then injected into the affected tissues or the site of injury. This will allow the tendon to repair and regenerate itself, without any need for surgery. You do not need any medications either. This reduces the risk of any side effects that you may experience due to medications and surgeries.
So, if you or a loved one is experiencing elbow pain or have been diagnosed with tennis elbow, find out about regenerative medicine treatments, such as PRP and stem cell therapy.
To know more aboutpain management with stem cell treatment or PRP therapy in Sandy Springs, Georgia, call one of leading pain management clinics, Atlanta Innovative Medicine at 770-416-9995.
