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Clear, physician-reviewed answers about PRP, prolotherapy, and Focal Sound Wave Therapy — including the honest limits of each.
Getting Started
PRP vs. Prolotherapy: Which One Do I Need?
It depends on the tissue and the problem. PRP concentrates growth factors from your own blood and suits ligament injuries and m…
Read answer →What's the Difference Between PRP and Stem Cell Therapy?
PRP uses the platelets and growth factors concentrated from your own blood to support healing. "Stem cell" therapy claims to ad…
Read answer →Am I a Candidate for Regenerative Medicine?
Many people are, but not everyone. Good candidates usually have ligament, tendon, or joint pain from injury, overuse, or mild-t…
Read answer →PRP Therapy
Does PRP Therapy Work for Knee Arthritis?
For mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can reduce pain and improve function for many patients, an…
Read answer →PRP vs. Cortisone Injections: Which Is Better?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your problem and goals. Cortisone quiets inflammation fast but only masks symptom…
Read answer →How Many PRP Sessions Will I Need?
It depends on your injury. Many people start with a single PRP treatment, and some conditions respond well to that alone; other…
Read answer →How Long Does PRP Take to Work?
PRP works gradually, not overnight. Because it stimulates your body's own healing rather than masking pain, most people feel a…
Read answer →Prolotherapy
Is Prolotherapy Safe? What Are the Side Effects?
Prolotherapy has a long track record and a strong safety profile when performed by a trained physician. Because the injection i…
Read answer →How Many Prolotherapy Sessions Will I Need?
There's no fixed number. Prolotherapy is usually a short series of injections spaced a few weeks apart — often around three to…
Read answer →Does Prolotherapy Work for Low Back Pain?
Sometimes — but it depends on what's driving your pain. Prolotherapy can help low back pain that comes from loose or worn ligam…
Read answer →Focal Sound Wave Therapy
Cost & Insurance
How Much Does PRP Therapy Cost?
Great Physician doesn't publish a single set price for PRP therapy, because the cost depends on the joint, how many sites are t…
Read answer →How Much Does Prolotherapy Cost?
Great Physician doesn't publish a flat price for prolotherapy, because the cost depends on the area treated and how many sessio…
Read answer →Does Insurance Cover Regenerative Medicine?
In most cases, no. Most insurance plans still classify regenerative treatments like PRP, prolotherapy, and Focal Sound Wave The…
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