Post-Treatment Instructions
Aspirin and Non-steroidal medications are to be held for 14 days post procedure.
Supplements may be resumed 1-week after your procedure.
Blood thinners maybe be resumed the day after your procedure.
Tylenol (Acetaminophen) can be taken to assist with managing injection site pain or soreness. Follow the instructions on the bottle.
No steroids of any type for 90 days is ideal, and no steroids injected in the area that had BMAC or PRP for 90 days post procedure.
It is typical to experience redness, warmth and increased pain in the treatment area for 2-5 days.
Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for four weeks after the treatment.
On the 3rd day after the injection begin returning to regular daily activities, but continue avoiding strenuous exertion that involves the area of the injection for 6 weeks .
Most pts can return to work/school the next day.
Work notes can be provided upon request, please ask your provider or call us.
Continue to drink plenty of water.
Maintain a healthy diet.
Avoid smoking and limit alcohol for at least 4-6 weeks post-procedure as it can hinder healing.
Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor your progress.
Keep a record of any changes or improvements you notice.
Every individual’s response can vary. It is important to maintain open communication with us, Please report any concerns or unusual symptoms immediately.
It may take up to 2-3 weeks to return to your initial level of pain when you walked into our office before this procedure.
It is a normal part of the healing process to experience “roller coaster “syndrome, where you feel great one day and for no apparent reason the area treated starts to hurt again.
You may start to notice some level of improvement in 4-6 weeks after your procedure, though this can vary, for some it may take longer. Everyone responds differently, and while many do experience relief, positive results cannot be guaranteed.
Please do not hesitate to contact us. 315-552-6754
