I’ve always been an active person. I love to run, hike, and play sports. But a few years ago, I started to experience joint pain. It started out as a dull ache in my knees, but it gradually got worse. I could barely walk without pain, and I had to give up all of my favorite activities.

I went to see my doctor, who diagnosed me with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage in your joints to break down. There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but there are treatments that can help to relieve pain and improve function- and they are all found at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics.

Dr. Jeff Hall was the one who told me about Regenerative Medicine, a relatively new field of medicine that uses the body’s own healing power to repair damaged tissue. There are a number of different Regenerative Medicine treatments available, but one of the most promising is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and I couldn’t wait to find the relief that was possible from this treatment option.

PRP therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a concentrated solution of your own platelets into your damaged joint. Platelets are blood cells that contain growth factors, which are proteins that promote healing. When injected into a damaged joint, the growth factors help to stimulate the production of new cartilage and repair the damaged tissue.

I decided to try PRP on the recommendation of the professional team at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, and I’m so glad I did! After just a few treatments, I started to feel a significant improvement in my pain. I was able to start walking again without pain, and I was able to gradually start to resume my favorite activities.

I’m still in the early stages of my treatment, but I’m confident the PRP therapy will soon allow me to return to my pre-injury level of activity. I’m so grateful for Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics and the Regenerative Medicine revolution.

If you are experiencing joint pain or an injury, talk to Dr. Hall about whether PRP therapy might be right for you. Call 423-499-0003 to schedule your appointment and get an evaluation to see if PRP is right for you too!

Here are some additional details about PRP therapy:

• PRP therapy is a safe and effective treatment for joint pain and injuries.
• PRP therapy is minimally invasive, so there is little to no downtime.
• PRP therapy can help to improve range of motion and function.
• PRP therapy is often used in conjunction with other treatments, such as clinical exercise.