What an amaxing start to the NBA playoffs right? It’s go big or go home for many teams and with the NBA championship on the line, injuries are sure to follow. LA Clippers all-everything point guard Chris Paul III, better known as CP3 was dealing with a strained right hamstring during his first bout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, it didn’t stop him from scorching OKC with 32 points on the board. But, not everyone is like CP3 when they are dealing with a hamstring strain though.
Mild to moderate hamstring strains can usually heal on their own. If you want to speed up your recovery, you can perform the RICE treatment which means Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate. Taking anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen and naproxen can be used to keep the pain and swelling at bay, however you should consult your physician before you start any medications.
Another form of treatment that can help to speed up the recovery process of a hamstring strain is platelet rich plasma therapy. This type of treatment uses your own bodies components to accelerate the healing process. In particular, your own blood is used to treat your injury. The blood is first obtained by a simple blood draw. Then using a special centrifuge machine the blood is spun to separate out the platelets and growth factors that are responsible for the tissue healing process. Platelet rich plasma therapy is a purely natural healing process with the treatment coming from the patient.
If you would like to know more about platelet rich plasma therapy I welcome you to come in for a consultation at Cross Bay Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation P.C. The office is located in Howard Beach, Queens. When you come in for your visit I will be able to evaluate you for your treatment options and let you know if you are a suitable applicant for this game-changing procedure. Call 718-835-0100
today for an appointment.
A strained hamstringor a sprained hamstring or even a partially torn harmstring is a good candidate for PRP Therapy. Another option is Stem Cell Therapy for a torn harmstring. This measure is an alternative to surgery for a partially torn hamstring. You may not need surgery for a torn hamstring. Call 718-835-0100 for an evaluation.