Patients of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation in Bergen County are discovering a new, non surgical procedure that can effectively treat chronic back pain without the need for sugery.  Chronic back pain from degenerative disc disease can interfere with everyday activities, cause many sleepless nights and prevent you from doing the activities you love.  An innovative new treatment, Plasma Rich Protein Injections (PRP), is offering effective relief for patients with little to no down time.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are an innovative, non-surgical medical breakthrough for the treatment of a variety of painful conditions including chronic neck and back pain, joint pain, spinal injuries and more. The injections use the patient’s own blood to promote the natural healing of damaged joints and soft tissues of the spine.

As we age, our spinal discs break down, or degenerate, which may result in degenerative disc disease in some people. The pain may start after a major injury (such as from a car accident), a minor injury (such as a fall from a low height), or a normal motion (such as bending over to pick something up). It may also start gradually for no known reason and get worse over time.

How PRP Injections Help Spinal Disc Pain

The concentrated platelets found in PRP contain bioactive proteins and growth factors that are vital to initiate and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. These proteins initiate connective tissue healing: bone, tendon and ligament regeneration and repair, promote development of new blood vessels, and stimulate the wound healing process.

The procedure takes approximately one to two hours performed by medical associates at Dr Ferraro’s Bergen County chiropractor office. PRP therapy relieves pain without the risks of surgery, general anesthesia, or hospital stays and without a prolonged recovery. In fact, most people return to their jobs or usual activities right after the procedure.

To find out more about PRP therapy, call Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation at 973-478-2212.

About Dr. Ferraro

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C. specializes in the multidisciplinary non-surgical treatment of spinal conditions. His practices throughout New Jersey provide patients in Bergen and Monmouth County with comprehensive care for back, neck, leg, arm, and nerve conditions.

Dr. Ferraro, D.C. has over 14 years of experience in the chiropractic field and has become nationally recognized for his extensive work using non-surgical decompression technology along with being certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA).