This video will help answer the question: does PRP work for low back pain and sciatica? We will examine data from the latest clinical trials.

When it comes to epidural steroid injections, according to a 2020 Cochrane review, the treatment effects of steroid injection are small and may not be considered clinically important by patients and clinicians. For something that has long been touted as an excellent treatment option, corticosteroid injections may not provide as much relief as we think.

Now let’s look at PRP. In a study comparing PRP to epidural steroid injection, the authors found that pain and quality of life scores were much better in the PRP group at 3 months and 6 months follow up. This is consistent with what we’ve seen when comparing PRP to steroids for other musculoskeletal conditions. PRP provides much better and longer lasting relief.

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