Platelet-rich plasma therapy — PRP — has moved steadily from elite sports medicine into mainstream clinical practice. At AFCC, it’s available right alongside chiropractic care, delivered by Dr. Syed Ali, MD, our on-site physician specializing in regenerative and interventional medicine.

What Is PRP and How Does It Work?

A small blood sample is drawn, placed in a centrifuge, and spun at high speed to separate its components. The platelet-rich layer is extracted — a preparation containing growth factors at 5 to 10 times their normal concentration. When injected precisely into a damaged joint or tissue, it delivers a targeted boost to the body’s natural healing capacity in a location where that healing may be stalled.

What PRP Is Used to Treat

• Knee osteoarthritis — among the most studied PRP applications; evidence supports efficacy compared to corticosteroid injections
• Chronic tendinopathies — lateral epicondylitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, rotator cuff tendinopathy
• Plantar fasciitis — particularly chronic cases resistant to conservative measures
• Hip pain — joint OA, labral irritation, and hip flexor tendinopathy
• Muscle injuries — partial muscle tears and chronic strains with incomplete healing

“PRP works with the body’s own biology rather than suppressing it. The goal is durable tissue repair — not temporary symptom relief.”

PRP vs. Cortisone: Understanding the Difference

Cortisone suppresses inflammation quickly but does not repair damaged tissue — and repeated injections can accelerate cartilage degradation. PRP modulates and supports the repair process, introducing growth factors that help regenerate tissue. Results take longer to emerge (6–12 weeks) but tend to be more durable.

What to Expect at a PRP Consultation at AFCC

Dr. Ali reviews your history, prior treatments, and imaging, then performs a focused physical examination. He gives a candid assessment of whether PRP is appropriate, what realistic outcomes look like, and what alternatives exist. If you move forward, the blood draw, centrifuge, and injection typically take under an hour in-office.

PRP as Part of an Integrated Plan

One of the real advantages of receiving PRP at AFCC is that it doesn’t exist in isolation. Your injection therapy is coordinated with chiropractic care and rehabilitation — making the healing more durable and comprehensive.

Learn Whether PRP Is Right for You

Schedule a regenerative medicine consultation with Dr. Ali at AFCC. Get answers, get a plan.

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