PRP Therapy for Pain Management in San Ramon, CA

PRP therapy is an innovative, non-surgical treatment that uses a concentrated form of your own blood to accelerate healing and reduce pain in injured tissues.

During your visit to Golden State Medical Center, our skilled team collects a small sample of your blood. This sample is processed in our state-of-the-art centrifuge to separate out the platelet-rich plasma, which is packed with powerful growth factors essential for tissue repair and regeneration.

We then precisely inject the PRP into the injured area, such as a tendon, ligament, muscle, or joint. The growth factors in the platelets stimulate your body’s natural healing response—recruiting reparative cells, encouraging new blood vessel growth, and boosting collagen production. This process speeds up tissue repair while reducing inflammation and pain, helping you get back to the activities you love.

At Golden State Medical Center, we have seen PRP therapy provide significant relief for patients suffering from chronic tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and certain ligament or muscle injuries. For those seeking effective, minimally invasive alternatives to surgery, PRP therapy offers a promising solution.

At Golden State Medical Center, we offer innovative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to help accelerate healing and relieve pain for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. PRP therapy uses a concentration of your own platelets, which are injected into the affected area to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation. This advanced, minimally invasive treatment is commonly used for tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and muscle strains.

Our patients need to know that immediate pain relief after a PRP injection is uncommon. Some increased discomfort or soreness in the treated area for a few days is normal—this is a sign that your body is beginning its natural healing process.

Most patients start to notice the pain-relieving effects of PRP therapy within two to six weeks after their injection. However, the timeline can vary depending on your condition, the specific area treated, and your overall health and activity level. Some people may experience improvement as early as two weeks, while others may need up to three months to see significant pain reduction and increased mobility. The benefits of PRP therapy often continue to develop gradually for several months after the initial treatment.

Our experienced physicians will guide you through post-procedure care, including any recommended activity modifications or rehabilitation exercises. Following these instructions is essential to maximize the effectiveness of your PRP treatment and to achieve the best possible results.

At Golden State Medical Center, we offer advanced Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to promote healing for musculoskeletal conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Many of our patients ask whether PRP therapy can be safely combined with other treatments, such as physical therapy. Based on current evidence and our clinical expertise, combining PRP therapy with physical therapy is both safe and highly effective for many individuals.

Our physicians often recommend a comprehensive rehabilitation plan that includes physical therapy following PRP injections. While PRP works at a cellular level to stimulate tissue repair and healing, physical therapy helps restore strength, flexibility, and function to the affected area—ensuring a well-rounded recovery.

We tailor the timing and intensity of physical therapy after a PRP injection to meet each patient’s unique needs. Typically, we advise a brief period of rest immediately after your injection, followed by a gradual, supervised return to physical therapy. This approach helps optimize healing and minimize the risk of over-stressing the treated tissue.

Our integrated care model ensures that combining PRP with physical therapy does not increase the risk of side effects or complications when managed appropriately. If you are considering PRP therapy, our team will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific diagnosis and health goals.

To learn more about PRP therapy and comprehensive rehabilitation options at Golden State Medical Center, please contact us or request an appointment online. We are located at 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 108. San Ramon, CA 94583. We serve patients from San Ramon CA, Dublin CA, Blackhawk CA, Danville CA, Alamo CA, Diablo CA, Dougherty CA, Tassajara CA, Livermore CA, and Pleasanton CA.