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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

There is still hope for living without Chronic Pain.

If chronic pain has stolen the joy from your life, there’s a solution. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an advanced biocellular injection therapy regulates inflammation, stimulates repair, and promotes remodeling of damaged tissues. Discover a way to get back to the life you miss – ask us about PRP now.

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Conditions

If you’ve been living with one or more of these chronic conditions, PRP could offer relief.

Chronic Joint Pain and Instability

Ongoing joint pain and weakness can hinder movement and daily function, often due to injury or wear.

Degenerative Osteoarthritis

A wear-and-tear disease where cartilage erodes over time, causing pain, stiffness, and limited joint movement.

Sprains, Strains, and Sports Injuries

Common injuries affecting muscles, ligaments, or tendons that result in pain, swelling, and limited function.

Rotator Cuff & Meniscal Tears

Tears in shoulder or knee tissues causing sharp pain, weakness, and impaired joint stability and motion.

Calcific Tendinosis & Tendinitis

Calcium deposits in tendons cause inflammation and pain, often around the shoulders or Achilles tendon.

Frozen Shoulder

Stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, making movement difficult and gradually restricting range of motion.

Plantar Fasciitis

Inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of the foot, causing heel pain, especially after rest or activity.

Dry-Eye Syndrome

A condition where tear production is reduced or tears evaporate too quickly, leading to dry, irritated eyes.

Men and Women’s Sexual Health

Issues affecting sexual function, desire, and satisfaction can impact overall health and relationship quality.

Hair Loss in Men and Women

Thinning or shedding hair due to genetics, hormones, or lifestyle factors, often affecting confidence and self-image.

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PRP Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Once red and white blood cells are removed from blood using a centrifuge, the yellowish liquid left behind is called plasma. When properly processed in our lab, this plasma contains proteins, fibrinogen, glucose, clotting factors, and concentrated platelets.

How do you make PRP?

PRP is made by drawing blood from a patient and spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma and platelets from red and white blood cells.

Why do we use Platelets for healing?
Precisely injecting a platelet-rich solution directly to the injured tissue promotes the healing process. PRP also helps in the reduced use of narcotics, improved sleep, and reduction in pain perception.
Does PRP vary?
Yes, absolutely. Not every PRP is prepared in the same way and can vary dramatically from practitioner to practitioner. Though there are many forms of PRP, there are typically two ways to make it in a physician’s office. The first method is through a pre-manufactured kit that requires several steps. The second method, which requires more skill and knowledge, is in a dedicated office laboratory under a laminar flow, HEPA filtered hood, and sterile conditions. At NW Regen, we use our in-office laboratory, as it allows us more flexibility to tailor the PRP solution for the individual needs of each patient.
What is the proper dosage of Platelets?
The short answer is there is inconsistent data to support a unified dosage for all types of procedures. The data does support a minimum therapeutic dosage of about 1.2 million platelets per microliter of blood. This should be the minimum standard baseline for regenerative treatments.
Does the baseline vary from person to person?
Absolutely. In human blood, normal average platelet counts range from 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood. This obviously represents a large variation from person to person.
How do I know if I’m getting the baseline?
In general, only a small percentage of regenerative practices take extra steps to ensure consistency in care. Most do not have the necessary equipment, lab, knowledge or ability to tailor their PRP procedures. Because of this, most clinics are guessing at what they are injecting and cannot control the number of platelets being delivered, decide the number of platelets per volume of fluid or understand that this even matters. That means they cannot repeat treatment, change treatment or track data for clinical applications and trials with any exacting standards.
Why should I choose NW Regen for my PRP treatment?

We use an in-house lab to customize our PRP process, so we know exactly the number of platelets you have and can determine exactly the volume of whole blood needed to tailor any of the desired levels of platelets to achieve optimal healing. Not every condition requires the same procedure, and what works for you may not work for someone else.

Does PRP have any adverse reactions?

The only adverse reaction reported is transient pain and localized swelling after injections, with overall adverse reactions being very low. The other risk factor with any interventional procedure is infection, which we minimize by using sterile aseptic techniques.

Nguyen, C., & Rannou, F. (2017). The safety of intra-articular injections for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a critical narrative review. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, 16(8), 897–902.doi:10.1080/14740338.2017.1344211

Hear the stories of people we’ve helped overcome chronic pain.

“The work that Dr. Wood does is truly life changing…For someone with Dysautonomia, POTS and chronic autoimmune issues, for years I have tried a lot of interventions with varying degrees of success and met a lot of providers who could not help me.”

Emma N.

“Dr. Wood is a miracle worker! He removed a calcification in my shoulder that had been causing pain for ten years. I’ve got strength back in my shoulder and I’m pain free. This type of medicine is next level. They have techniques that do not exist at your primary care doctor’s office.”

AJ S.

“Dr. Wood has both naturopathic and chiropractic license with training in regenerative medicine which, I believe, has given him the depth in his expertise. Also, his ability to find abnormalities and treat them using ultrasound is exceptional. I can say this because I have EDS Hypermobility Type and have received prolotherapy and PRP from many physicians. He has restored my body and life.

Catski

“Dr Ryan has saved my TMJ. Occipital neuralgia and rotator cuff tears. Ty for your expert hands on evaluation to figure out the real cause and your ultrasound guided prp injections. I’m pain free thanks to you.”

Maggie Y.

“Few and far between will a patient find a Dr. who will listen to a well studied, intelligent patient and who’s an active learner himself. It’s a relief to know there is a doctor who spends the time to use their brain power to solve a patient’s health issues. Dr. Wood is one of those doctors.”

Theresa T.

“I’ve seen Dr Wood many times and have had a range of great improvement to life-changing positive outcomes every time I kid you not. I had a severe childbirth injury/pelvic pain dysfunction and nerve damage along with a herniated disc..and more. I was in a dark disabled place and had two different highly invasive surgeries that only had 50/50 outcome odds before I was referred over to NW Regen. His treatment gave me my life and joy back. “

Kelly P.

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Take control of your pain! Schedule a PRP appointment today and harness your body’s natural healing power.

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