Knee pain is a common medical complaint that can occur at any age, but it is very frequent in older people who struggle with bone and joint conditions. While knee pain has many root causes, osteoarthritis is one of the most common. 

There are a wide array of treatments for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, but knee injections may be one of the more effective ways to relieve your pain and inflammation. Learn more about the various types of knee injections and how they work.

Types of Knee Injections

When it comes to knee pain, injectable treatments have grown in popularity over the years. Several different types of injections can tackle pain and inflammation, leading to either a temporary or lasting resolution of your knee pain.

Hyaluronate Injections

Hyaluronate injections are also called visco supplementation. These injections are used to restore synovial fluid, which is the slippery substance that helps lubricates your joints. Hyaluronate injections can improve mobility and reduce pain when injected into the affected knee joint.

PRP Injections

PRP injections use your body’s own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to stimulate a healing effect in certain areas of concern. When used to reduce knee pain, PRP is harvested from your blood and injected directly into your knee. There, the PRP takes effect to produce deep healing and pain relief.

PRP helps inflammation and pain by promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation through the release of growth factors and other healing compounds. Its regenerative properties make it a promising alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory treatments such as steroids.

Stem Cell Therapy

During stem cell treatment, mesenchymal stem cells are harvested from your bone marrow and injected into problem areas. If you have knee pain or inflammation, stem cells that are injected into the area can help repair damaged cells and generate new, healthy ones to resolve your symptoms.

Botox Injections

You may think that Botox injections are strictly a cosmetic treatment, but the neuromodulators in Botox can also be effective for pain relief. When injected into the knee, Botox can subdue nerve activity and relax muscles, leading to a reduction in pain. Botox injections will not cause a deeper healing effect, but they can ease your symptoms for about three to four months between treatments.

To learn more about knee pain injections, speak with your regular physician to find out more about your options.

This post was written by a medical professional at Stemedix Inc. At Stemedix we provide access to Regenerative Medicine for knees, also known as Regenerative therapy for Knees! Regenerative medicine has the natural potential to help improve symptoms sometimes lost from the progression of many conditions.