Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma therapy uses a concentrated sample of your own blood platelets to help your body heal itself. It’s a simple idea with real science behind it: platelets are already the first responders your body sends to an injury, and PRP just delivers a much higher concentration of them straight to the area that needs it.

At Next Health, Dr. Habib offers PRP therapy for patients throughout Maryland and Virginia, with locations in Ashburn, VA and Bethesda, MD. We’ve seen encouraging results with patients dealing with joint pain, tendon injuries, and other conditions where the body’s natural healing has stalled.

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How PRP Therapy Works

The process starts with a simple blood draw, just like a routine lab test. That blood is then spun in a centrifuge, which separates out the platelet-rich portion from the rest of the blood. Once we have the concentrated platelets, they’re injected directly into the injured or degenerated tissue.

Platelets carry growth factors that signal your body to speed up repair in the area. From the time your blood is drawn to the moment of injection, the whole visit typically takes about an hour.

Because PRP comes from your own blood, there’s very little risk of allergic reaction or rejection, which is one of the reasons it’s become such a popular alternative to steroid injections for people who want to avoid synthetic drugs.

Who Is a Good Candidate for PRP Therapy?

PRP tends to work best for people who’ve already tried the basics, rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, without getting the relief they were hoping for. It’s often considered a middle step: past conservative care, but before jumping to surgery.

Good candidates typically include people dealing with:

  • Chronic tendon pain that hasn’t improved with rest
  • Mild to moderate arthritis, especially in the knee
  • Ligament or muscle injuries that are healing slowly
  • Joint pain where surgery feels premature

PRP isn’t the right fit for everyone. If you have a blood disorder, are on certain blood-thinning medications, or have an active infection near the treatment site, Dr. Habib will talk you through other options during your consultation.

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Conditions PRP Can Help With

Tendons and ligaments: Tendinitis, tennis elbow, and ligament sprains are some of the most common reasons people turn to PRP. Tendons have limited blood flow on their own, which is part of why they’re so slow to heal; PRP gives that process a boost.

Joints and arthritis: For early to moderate arthritis, particularly in the knee, PRP can help ease pain and improve mobility. It won’t reverse joint damage, but many patients notice they can move more comfortably day to day.

Muscle injuries: Strains and slow-healing muscle injuries are another area where PRP is commonly used, especially for people trying to get back to regular activity without a long layoff.

What to Expect After Treatment

Most people are back to their normal day right after a PRP injection, no real downtime needed. If PRP is being used after a specific injury, it’s best to rest that area for a few days rather than push through activity.

Everyone heals at a different pace. Some patients notice a difference within the first week or two, while for others it takes several weeks for the full effect to show up. It’s also common to need more than one session, spaced weeks apart, depending on the condition being treated.

In the days right after treatment, mild soreness or stiffness at the injection site is normal and usually fades on its own within a few days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PRP

• Injured tendons
• Ligaments
• Muscles and joints
• Tendinitis
• Arthritis pain

Plasma is the clear/yellow portion of your blood. Platelets are types of blood cells that help blood to clot and play an important role in healing. But now we’ve discovered their greater role in growth and immune function.

Most people can continue their daily activities immediately after a PRP injection. In cases where PRP is injected after an injury, it’s best to rest the affected area. You may start to notice improvements in as little as a few days after receiving the injection, but it may take as long as several weeks.

• Soreness at the injection site.

• Minimal pain and stiffness around the treatment area.

• Under safe conditions and good practice we have never had a bad outcome.

PRP is most commonly used for tendon injuries, ligament sprains, muscle strains, and arthritis-related joint pain, especially when other treatments haven’t given lasting relief.

Plasma is the liquid, yellowish part of your blood. Platelets are small blood cells best known for helping blood clot, but they also carry growth factors that play a big role in healing and tissue repair.

Not usually. Most patients go right back to their normal routine. If the injection follows a recent injury, resting that specific area for a few days is a good idea. Improvement can show up within days, though it sometimes takes a few weeks.

It depends on what’s being treated. Some patients feel meaningful improvement after a single session, while others benefit from a short series spaced several weeks apart. Dr. Habib will map out a plan based on your specific condition.

Because PRP is made from your own blood, the risk of allergic reaction is very low. The most common side effects are mild soreness, minimal pain, or stiffness around the injection site for a few days. Under proper technique and good practice, we haven’t seen any serious adverse outcomes.

Cortisone injections can bring quicker relief but tend to wear off, and repeated use can weaken tissue over time. PRP works more gradually since it relies on your body’s own repair process, but for many patients the results last longer.

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