Platelet-Rich Plasma Capitola

Platelet-Rich Plasma

Harness your body's natural healing abilities with PRP Therapy.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy offers a natural way to promote healing from within. This innovative therapy uses a concentrated portion of your own blood—rich in platelets and growth factors—to stimulate the body's repair process in areas of injury or inflammation.

Originally discovered through research into how the body reacts to its own blood components, PRP therapy has become a trusted method among professional athletes to accelerate recovery from injuries like sprained knees, chronic tendon issues, shoulder strains, and elbow conditions. Traditionally, these injuries are treated with medications, physical therapy, or surgery, but PRP has helped many return to activity faster by enhancing the body's ability to heal itself.

Unlike anti-inflammatories or narcotics, PRP does not mask pain—it works directly with your body's natural systems. PRP therapy taps into your innate healing power to support long-term recovery by concentrating and reintroducing your own platelets into the injured area.

Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma

At Harbor Health Center in Capitola, we offer PRP therapy to help address a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Chronic tendonitis
• Tennis elbow or golfer's elbow
• Rotator cuff injuries or tears
• Joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis
• Ligament or muscle injuries

Many patients experience reduced pain and improved mobility after PRP therapy. In some cases, even tendon tears show signs of healing. For those with arthritis, starting PRP early in the progression of the condition can yield the best results. We generally recommend resting the treated area for the first two weeks after the injection to support optimal healing.

How Platelet-Rich Plasma Works

The PRP process is simple and minimally invasive:

1. Consultation: We evaluate the area of concern to determine if PRP is appropriate.
2. Blood Draw: A small blood sample is collected.
3. Platelet Concentration: The blood is processed in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets.
4. Ultrasound Guidance: Imaging is used to precisely identify the injury site.
5. Injection: The concentrated PRP is injected directly into the targeted area for maximum effect.

Once injected, the platelets release growth factors that encourage cell repair and tissue regeneration—essentially jumpstarting your body's healing mechanisms using your own biological material, with no risk of rejection.

Explore PRP Therapy Today

To find out if PRP therapy is right for you, contact Harbor Health Center in Capitola, CA. Call us at (831) 200-0880 to schedule your consultation.