Joint Pain Relief in Clearwater

You can help optimize your results by preparing in the following ways:

• Stop all anti-inflammatory medications and supplements 3 to 4 days before.
• Discontinue blood-thinning herbs/supplements 1 to 2 weeks before.
• Discontinue systemic steroids like prednisone or hydrocortisone 1 to 2 weeks before.
• If you are on long-term steroid therapy, speak with your provider before stopping 1 to 2 weeks before.
• Avoid cortisone or steroid joint injections 1 month before.
• Eat a full, nutritious breakfast and drink plenty of water on the day of.
• Avoid strenuous activity.
• Arrive in comfortable clothing.

Effective preparation can help your provider precisely treat joint pain and enhance your quality of life.

A healthy recovery from joint pain treatment includes:

• Rest on day 1, and limit use of the treated joints on days 2 and 3.
• Do gentle movement and light range-of-motion exercises.
• Avoid applying ice for 72 hours.
• No hot baths, saunas, or long showers for the first 24 hours.
• No alcohol for at least 7 days.
• Avoid smoking.
• Hydrate well (at least 64 oz of water daily) and eat clean.
• Only take acetaminophen as needed.
• Avoid all NSAIDs for at least 2 weeks.

After 5 weeks, we’ll schedule a follow-up appointment to evaluate your progress and discuss whether multiple treatments are necessary.

Our PRP injections for joint pain relief in Clearwater can treat various parts of the body, including:

• Ankle
• Elbow
• Hip
• Knee
• Shoulder
• Spine
• Wrist