{"id":117,"date":"2022-06-16T12:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T12:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.valleysportsphysicians.com\/blog\/?p=117"},"modified":"2022-09-08T12:24:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T12:24:50","slug":"problem-rotator-cuff-3-ways-prp-therapy-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.valleysportsphysicians.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/16\/problem-rotator-cuff-3-ways-prp-therapy-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Problem Rotator Cuff? 3 Ways PRP Therapy Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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An injured rotator cuff can mess with your swing (whether you\u2019re talking about a racket, club, or bat), prevent you from working on your home, and even make putting on a shirt extremely difficult. It\u2019s one of the most common and frustrating shoulder problems people experience, and for those who want to avoid surgery or a long-term dependence on medication, PRP therapy<\/a> offers an effective, natural, and proven way to speed up recovery and improve daily comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

PRP & Rotator Cuff Injuries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The rotator cuff is made up of a group of four muscles that provide stability for the shoulder while also allowing it to be the most mobile joint we have. Of course, this means that a lot can go wrong, as more muscles mean there is more tissue that can become strained or torn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional ways of treating a rotator cuff include resting (and maybe immobilizing) the joint, taking medication, or in the worst cases, surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, with PRP, a doctor can inject a substance directly into the shoulder that accelerates the healing process and allows the body to recover much faster than normal. While PRP is ideal for overuse injuries and minor tears, it\u2019s important to point out that in the case of complete tears, surgery is usually the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How PRP Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For people suffering from rotator cuff problems, PRP has been shown to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n