You might have missed it before the hype of the FIFA World Cup, but Maria Sharapova stole the show at the 2014 French Open on June 8th, winning the title for the second time in three years. Her feat wasn’t an easy one, however. Sharapova struggles with the aches and pains that so many others who play a rigorous sport involving their arms do. Lateral epicondylitis, also known as tennis elbow, is a chronic condition that is exacerbated by overusing the arm and the elbow. Sharapova didn’t turn to traditional treatment for her tennis elbow. She used platelet-rich plasma therapy.
At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, we offer the best treatments for chronic pain. People who live in pain on a daily basis are encouraged to seek out help at an of our four convenient Utah locations. Our board-certified pain doctors are committed to determining a correct diagnosis and finding a treatment that is right for each unique patient. We now offer platelet-rich plasma injections for patients suffering from a multitude of conditions including osteoarthritis, tennis elbow, spinal injury and much more.
Sharapova isn’t the only one reaping the therapeutic benefits of PRP injections. Other professional athletes including Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriguez, Troy Polamalu, and Tiger Woods have also found relief through this minimally invasive treatment. While itent is gaining great notoriety in the athletic world and the chronic pain world, the FDA has yet to approve the therapy. Patients will need to pay out-of-pocket for PRP injections, but the payoff is likely worth it in the end. If you suffer from an unruly chronic condition, surgery may be your only option. However, platelet-rich plasma treatment can halt that necessity.
PRP therapy is an out patient procedure, is safe, and most importantly, effective. If you wish to learn more about the procedure and if you are the right candidate for treatment, contact a Southwest Spine and Pain representative today to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
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