It’s no secret that your body changes as you get older. New aches and pains appear, and concerns about your health start to loom larger on the horizon. With over 52 million Americans living with arthritis, it’s easy to assume the condition is inevitable.
But is arthritis — and the joint pain that accompanies it — truly an unavoidable consequence of aging? Maybe not. Daniel Moghadam, MD, and our team at Modern Aesthetica offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, a type of regenerative medicine that has the power to help restore healthy joint function.
Here’s what you should know about arthritis and how PRP therapy can keep you moving and enjoying life to the fullest, regardless of age.
There are over 100 types of arthritis, and the most common type is osteoarthritis. Unlike inflammatory types like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage in your joints gradually breaks down.
Cartilage acts as a cushion between your bones. It keeps joints moving smoothly, but over time, factors like aging, wear-and-tear, genetics, and joint injuries can cause cartilage erosion and lead to osteoarthritis.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis typically include pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion in the affected joints. These symptoms often worsen with activity and can significantly impact your daily life, making even simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs challenging and painful.
Age is a significant risk factor for osteoarthritis. Your joints naturally deteriorate over the years, but even so, age isn’t the sole determinant of arthritis. Lifestyle factors like obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, joint overuse, and poor posture can also contribute to osteoarthritis development and progression.
So, while aging may increase your susceptibility to arthritis, it’s not inevitable — and you can take a proactive approach to joint care to mitigate its onset and severity.
PRP therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that promises to alleviate joint pain and promote healing in osteoarthritis. It involves extracting a small sample of your blood and processing it to concentrate the platelets and growth factors.
Then, we inject this platelet-rich plasma into your painful joints, where it works to reduce inflammation, stimulate tissue regeneration, and promote healing. Dr. Moghadam and our team offer PRP therapy for many joints most commonly affected by arthritis, including your hands, hips, and knees.
The beauty of PRP therapy lies in its natural approach to healing. It activates your body’s healing mechanisms, offering a safe and effective alternative to traditional treatments like corticosteroid injections and invasive surgeries.
PRP therapy boasts minimal side effects and little downtime, so you can return to your active lifestyle sooner rather than later. PRP therapy shows promise in the management of osteoarthritis, and many people report experiencing significant improvements in pain and joint function.
Worried about joint pain limiting your activities and your quality of life as you get older? PRP therapy can offer long-lasting relief, no matter your age. Take proactive steps to preserve joint health and schedule a PRP consultation at Modern Aesthetica in Santa Monica, California. Call us at 424-391-3884 or request an appointment online now.
