Align Medical Center
Delivered by experienced providers who take the time to understand your body and tailor care to your needs, our medical injections can treat conditions such as joint discomfort, chronic muscle tension, or injury recovery. We offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, trigger point injections, and joint injections to provide you with targeted, non-surgical relief.
Injection therapy is a non-surgical, minimally invasive way to relieve pain and support the body’s natural healing process. These treatments can be part of a comprehensive plan, providing faster relief than oral medications and can be more effective when localized treatment is needed. Injection therapy may be ideal for individuals with chronic pain, inflammation, arthritis, repetitive strain injuries, or soft tissue damage.
Every treatment at Align Medical Center begins with a one-on-one consultation. Our providers take time to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals before recommending the best injection option. Prior to your treatment, your provider will educate you on preparation, which may include dietary changes or withholding medications for a specific timeframe. The three types of injection therapies we use are:
PRP Injections use components from your own blood to promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation. This is a natural way to decrease pain and promote healing, jump-starting your body’s natural capabilities for recovery. Once our Nurse Practitioner determines that PRP is a good option, she will draw your blood and spin it down in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells from the plasma. She will then use diagnostic ultrasound to guide the injection to the exact treatment area. We usually recommend PRP in a three-dose series.
Trigger Point Injections target muscle knots that cause pain and tension, offering fast, localized relief. First, our Nurse Practitioner will evaluate you for trigger points (pain-causing muscle fibers), and will determine which type of injection is most appropriate for you based on your health history and current medications. The relief is usually instant, and it is a great option for patients in severe pain or those with chronic tight and painful muscles. Most patients will receive a series of injections based on the provider’s recommendations. Read some research regarding trigger point injections in patients with chronic pain here.
Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections deliver anti-inflammatory or regenerative solutions directly into the joint to relieve pain and improve mobility. Evidence shows that ultrasound-guided injections are the superior method for ensuring proper needle placement. Our injections are always done with the clean “no-touch” technique, a common practice for all orthopedic and sports medicine providers.
Most injections are performed in-office in under an hour with minimal discomfort and downtime. Depending on your condition, a series of injections may be recommended over several weeks for optimal results. Your provider will give you discharge instructions that include potential restrictions and rehabilitation care. Many patients begin noticing relief within days of treatment.
We believe healing is most effective when it addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms. Our injection therapies are delivered with care and a deep understanding of how the body functions as a whole. Align Medical Center providers include certified nurse practitioners and chiropractors with advanced training in regenerative medicine, pain management, and musculoskeletal care.
Align Medical Center
Ready to take the next step toward pain relief and recovery? Call us today or book your appointment online, and let’s get you moving forward with confidence.