PRP Injection Instructions

• Anti-inflammatory medication, both steroidal and non-steroidal (NSAIDs), should be stopped at least 10 days prior to your procedure. 

  • These medications include aspirin, Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve/Naprosyn (naproxen), Mobic (meloxicam), Celebrex (celecoxib), Voltaren (diclofenac), and prednisone.

• Steroid injections should not be received within 4 weeks of a PRP procedure. 

• Make sure to eat prior to your appointment and come well-hydrated to ensure a smooth blood draw. 

If you take a daily aspirin or are on a long term oral steroid regimen, a discontinuation plan will need to be discussed with your primary doctor or prescribing physician. 

• After treatment, some degree of pain is expected at the procedure site and is normal for the first few days during the inflammatory phase. This is part of the healing process. 

  • A short course of pain medication may be prescribed for comfort during this period.

• Avoid ice to the procedure site for at least 72 hours, as this can reduce the desired inflammatory response.

• Avoid smoking, which can reduce blood flow to the procedure site and impair the healing process.

• Avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours after the procedure, as alcohol can affect platelet activity. 

• Normal daily activities are encouraged after the procedure, though vigorous exercise and high impact activities should be avoided for 2 weeks after the procedure. 

• Anti-inflammatory medication should continue to be held for 3 weeks after the procedure.

  • If anti-inflammatory medication is absolutely necessary during this time, Celebrex (celecoxib) is our preferred choice as it has been shown to have a lesser effect on platelet activity as compared to other NSAIDs. 

• Steroid injections should be avoided for 4 weeks after the PRP procedure

• Physical therapy may be part of your treatment plan, with the timing of post-procedure therapy to be determined by your doctor based on your specific condition and goals.