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Regenerative Joint Care
Regenerative Joint and Musculoskeletal Injections
At Integrative Medicine Lake Country, we offer a full range of evidence-based injection therapies to help relieve pain, improve function, and support healing of joints, tendons, and muscles.
Treatments include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to harness your body’s own growth factors, as well as steroid injections to quickly reduce inflammation. We also provide targeted care for carpal tunnel, De Quervain’s tendonitis, trigger finger, and trigger points, with the option of ultrasound guidance for added precision. Whether you’re managing arthritis, tendon injury, or muscle pain, our goal is to provide safe, effective options that restore mobility and help you return to the activities you love.
PRP for Joints
At Integrative Medicine Lake Country, our regenerative injections are designed to support healing within joints, tendons, ligaments, and other musculoskeletal tissues—especially for those dealing with chronic pain, osteoarthritis, or soft-tissue injury. By using autologous biologics like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), we aim to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repair, and improve function in a way that complements your body’s natural healing.
Evidence & What the Research Shows
- A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials finds PRP injections significantly reduce pain and improve function in knee osteoarthritis compared with placebo or hyaluronic acid.
- In many studies, patients report meaningful relief lasting 6 to 12 months after joint PRP injections, especially in mild to moderate disease.
- Adding hyaluronic acid (HA) to PRP has been shown in randomized trials and meta-analyses to further improve outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: better pain relief (VAS scores), function (WOMAC and Lequesne indices), and quality of life than PRP alone.
- Safety is excellent in the literature: most studies report only mild, transient side effects (temporary swelling, discomfort), with no serious adverse events in large PRP series.
- Bennell, K. L., et al. (2025). Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ScienceDirect
- Mayo Clinic (2023). Analyzing the performance of platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Mayo Clinic
- Wu, Z., et al. (2024). Efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
What You Can Expect
- Relief from joint pain and stiffness, often visible by 4-6 weeks post-treatment, with continued improvements over several months.
- Better mobility, strength, and reduced reliance on pain medications.
- Multiple treatment sessions may be recommended depending on the severity or chronicity of the condition.
- Minimal downtime: injections are generally well tolerated, with some soreness or swelling after the procedure.
Why Choose This Approach?
Regenerative joint and musculoskeletal injections offer a more natural, biologically oriented treatment option—one that aims not just to mask symptoms, but to support the body’s own healing mechanisms. For many patients, this translates into longer lasting relief, fewer side effects, and better long-term joint health compared to repeated steroid injections or systemic pain medications.
At Integrative Medicine Lake Country, we use the EmCyte Pure PRP® system, one of the most advanced and clinically validated platforms available. Unlike many basic PRP systems that produce lower platelet concentrations mixed with excess red or white blood cells—which can actually increase inflammation—EmCyte delivers a highly concentrated, pure platelet solution with minimal contaminants. This means more growth factors, stronger regenerative potential, and less post-treatment irritation. By choosing EmCyte, our patients receive the highest quality PRP possible, leading to more consistent and superior results in skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and joint health compared to providers using lower-grade systems.
