Plasma therapy of the spine

Plasma therapy of the spine is a modern technique based on the use of the patient's blood plasma, which is saturated with platelets. Platelets are substances contained in the blood and are activated during various damage to the walls of blood vessels and arteries. They stimulate processes that stop bleeding and activate the regeneration of the part of the vessel that has been damaged. Such processes are possible because platelets themselves contain a large amount of BAM (biologically active molecules) - cytokines, growth factors, chemokines, etc.

In simple terms, BAMs launch a chain of processes that are capable of:

• accelerate the recovery of damaged cells;
• start cell proliferation in connective tissue;
• activate angiogenesis - the growth of blood vessels.

The latter factor is extremely important, as it improves blood circulation and oxygenation of damaged tissues. The effectiveness and severity of the effects of plasma therapy on the spine depend on the number of platelets in the blood.
Today, modern medicine uses for plasma therapy autologous plasma (that is, the patient's plasma), saturated with growth factors and other BAMs, which are either released in a test tube after the addition of special substances or are activated by direct contact with human tissues (for example, during their introduction with the help of syringe).

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE CERVICAL SPINE

Plasma therapy is usually prescribed for patients with problems such as:

• muscle spasm;
• osteochondrosis;
• protrusions;
• various injuries;
• intervertebral hernia;
• surgical interventions.

Plasma therapy (PRP) is generally tolerated by our patients without any side effects or serious complications. But there are 2 important things to keep in mind:

1. During plasma therapy, there is a risk of bruising (subcutaneous hemorrhages) at the injection sites. They pass on their own in a couple of days and are considered a completely normal reaction to the injection.
2. There is a risk of self-infection if viruses are present in the blood cells (they can become active after the session). That is why it is important to donate blood for analysis before the procedure.

Therefore, before conducting plasma therapy, it is important to undergo additional examinations to eliminate the risks of side effects. There are also some contraindications to plasma therapy. So, the procedure is not prescribed for patients who are diagnosed with:

• any type of bleeding disorder;
• chronic diseases of the pancreas and thyroid gland or organs of the respiratory system, heart, and blood vessels;
• diseases of an infectious nature that occur in a chronic form and make themselves felt by systematic periods of exacerbations: AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis type C and B;
• allergic-type dermatitis or there are high risks of developing skin irritation;
• injuries and any other lesions of the skin in those parts of the body where plasma must be injected;
• psychosis, neuroses, schizophrenia, and other serious psycho-emotional disorders;
• oncological processes (tumors of a benign or malignant nature).

Although plasma therapy is a very safe method of treating diseases of the spine, it is not prescribed for women who are carrying a child or a mother who is breastfeeding. Also, therapy is contraindicated if a blood test has established that the platelet level is less than 100,000 per µl, and the hemoglobin level is up to 100 g/L. Plasma therapy is also not prescribed for subfebrile body temperature and infectious diseases in the acute period.

WHAT EFFECTS DOES PLASMOTHERAPY ALLOW TO ACHIEVE

At the end of the full course of treatment with plasma therapy, a significant improvement in the patient's condition can be achieved, namely:

1. Relieve pain and muscle spasms that occur against the background of independent anti-inflammatory processes in tissues and organs.
2. Normalize the fluid volume inside the affected joints. This helps, for example, with atrophy of the discs, a pathological increase in the distance between the vertebrae.
3. Remove the load on the parts of the body that have been damaged after an injury (which is extremely important in the process of recovery, and rehabilitation).
4. Start reparative processes by normalizing oxygen saturation and increasing blood flow in the affected area.
5. Activate the regeneration of cartilaginous tissues.

On average, plasma therapy for spinal hernia helps to speed up therapy in the treatment of the spine by 20-30%. This technique also helps to minimize the dosage or eliminate the need to take certain drugs (eg, painkillers, anti-inflammatory), which reduces the toxic burden on the excretory system of the body. And the main plus of plasma therapy is the use of a person's plasma, which does not contain any foreign substances and which is normally perceived by the body, without the risk of complications (often observed with the introduction of synthesized drugs).

PRICES FOR PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE SPINE IN THE COMPLEX SVITYAZ

PRP plasma therapy can be done in the Svityaz sanatorium complex for 1800 hryvnia (2 tubes). This price is quite low when compared with our competitors. In the process, we use modern equipment, and the best experts in the treatment of spinal diseases will work with you. The price includes a full range of plasma therapy services that will help you get rid of annoying pain, regardless of the cause of its occurrence. Also here you can always consult with doctors and get answers to all questions regarding plasma therapy of the spine.

REVIEWS ABOUT PLASMOTHERAPY OF THE SPINE

Since the technique is progressive and implies a carefully thought-out individual approach, our clients generally leave good reviews about the procedure. And this is logical because they have positive dynamics - muscle spasms go away, the severity of pain after injuries decreases, and inflammatory processes subside.