You see the term holistic next to exercise, relationships, diet, and spirituality, so it’s tough to determine exactly what it means in those contexts. Holistic also refers to a medical approach.
Dr. David Wu at CurePain in California’s South Bay area specializes in holistic medicine and can help you understand how it’s different from traditional practices.
As part of his commitment to holistic treatments, he offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for pain and athletic injuries. Here’s how they align with holistic health approaches and why this treatment could be a game-changer in your healing journey.
Holistic health is an approach that considers you as a whole person — body, mind, and spirit — in your quest for health and wellness.
Holistic health is more than just treating symptoms; it’s about addressing the root causes and considering all aspects of your life. From nutrition and exercise to emotional and mental well-being, holistic health creates a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Wu often incorporates natural and alternative treatments alongside conventional medicine.
First, holistic healing emphasizes your body’s inherent ability to heal itself. Holistic practitioners like Dr. Wu believe the body is a complex system that, when supported properly, can recover from illness and injury.
Second, holistic healing promotes the use of natural and minimally invasive treatments. It focuses on therapies that work in harmony with your body.
Third, holistic healing is all about prevention: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent illnesses and conditions before they start.
Platelet-rich plasma comes from your own blood. After we draw a small sample, we place it in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other components.
Then, we inject the concentrated platelets into your injury, where they release growth factors that stimulate and accelerate the healing process.
Growth factors are proteins that stimulate cell regeneration and tissue repair. When we inject the concentrated platelets into your injury site, they jumpstart healing, reduce inflammation, and trigger new tissue formation.
Because PRP uses your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reactions or rejection, and because it’s minimally invasive, it reduces your need for medications or surgery.
If you want a holistic way to relieve pain and heal your injuries, consider PRP. To talk to Dr. Wu about PRP, call CurePain in Torrance, California, or request an appointment online.
