PRP concentrates growth factors from your own blood to stimulate healing and recruit cells to an injury site. Stem cell therapy introduces live MSCs that can differentiate into multiple tissue types and support immune modulation. Both are regenerative options. Your physician determines which approach fits your specific condition and treatment goals.

Candidacy depends on your condition, its severity, your overall health, and your treatment goals. Patients with chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, or musculoskeletal conditions are commonly evaluated. R3 Stem Cell physicians perform a full clinical review of your imaging and health history before making any recommendation. Not every patient qualifies.

Some patients with repetitive strain injuries, joint degeneration, or soft tissue damage from occupational work explore stem cell therapy as a non-surgical option. Outcomes depend on the injury’s severity, location, and the patient’s health history. A thorough physician evaluation is required to determine whether regenerative treatment is appropriate for a specific occupational injury.

Most patients return to light daily activity within one to two days. Temporary soreness or mild swelling at the injection site is common and typically resolves within a few days. Strenuous activity is generally discouraged for a short period after treatment. Your physician provides specific post-procedure guidance based on the area treated.

Exosomes are nano-sized vesicles secreted by Mesenchymal Stem Cells. They carry growth factors, cytokines, and signaling molecules that support tissue repair and reduce inflammation without delivering live cells. Traditional stem cell therapy introduces viable MSCs directly into tissue. Both approaches support the body’s natural repair process through different biological mechanisms.