Tendonitis Treatment in Bellevue

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The Benefits of PRP for Tendonitis

Chronic tendon injuries can severely limit your mobility and enjoyment of life. At Pacific Clinic in Bellevue, our innovative approach to tendonitis offers significant advantages:
  • Stimulates your body's natural healing processes
  • Addresses the underlying cause, not just symptoms
  • Reduces inflammation and pain without steroids
  • Improves tendon strength and function
  • No downtime after treatment
  • Avoids the risks and recovery of surgical intervention
  • Provides lasting relief for chronic cases
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What is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon – the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. This condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint, making movement difficult and uncomfortable.

Types of Tendon Injuries

  • Acute Tendonitis: Sudden inflammation caused by a specific injury or overuse over a short period
  • Chronic Tendonitis/Tendinosis: Long-term degeneration of the tendon with failed healing
  • Tendon Tears: Partial or complete ruptures of tendon fibers

Common Forms of Tendonitis

  • Tennis Elbow: Pain on the outside of the elbow and forearm
  • Golfer’s Elbow: Pain on the inside of the elbow and forearm
  • Achilles Tendonitis: Pain at the back of the heel and ankle
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis: Pain in the shoulder, especially with overhead movements
  • Patellar Tendonitis: Pain at the front of the knee, below the kneecap
  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: Pain at the wrist and base of the thumb
  • Plantar Fasciitis: Pain in the arch and heel of the foot

Traditional treatments like rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications often provide only temporary relief, especially for chronic cases. At Pacific Clinic, our regenerative approach with PRP therapy addresses the underlying tendon damage for more comprehensive healing.

Our Tendonitis Treatments

PRP Therapy for Tendon Injuries

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy harnesses your body’s own healing capabilities. This innovative treatment begins with drawing a small amount of your blood, which is then processed in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate the platelets – cells rich in growth factors and bioactive proteins essential to healing. Our physicians recognize not all PRP is the same, hence our clinic uses the current top of the line PRP kit to process your blood & achieve the highest quality & concentration of PRP.

The resulting PRP contains 5-10 times the normal concentration of platelets and growth factors. When precisely injected into the damaged tendon area by our experienced physicians, these concentrated healing factors work to:

  • Stimulate the production of new collagen, the main building block of tendons
  • Enhance blood vessel formation to improve blood supply to the injured area
  • Recruit stem cells to the site for optimal tissue regeneration
  • Modulate inflammation to create an optimal healing environment
  • Promote proper alignment of new tendon fibers for improved strength

Unlike cortisone injections, which may provide temporary relief but can weaken tendon tissue over time, PRP therapy addresses the root cause of tendon pain by actually healing the damaged tissue.

Comprehensive Tendon Care Approach

At Pacific Clinic, we recognize that optimal tendon healing requires more than just an injection. Our comprehensive approach to tendonitis combines PRP therapy with additional strategies:

  • Precise Diagnostic Assessment: Thorough evaluation to identify the exact location and extent of tendon damage
  • Customized PRP Formulations: Preparation techniques tailored to your specific tendon condition
  • Healite II Therapy: Medical-grade LED light therapy used post-injection to accelerate healing, reduce inflammation, and improve tissue recovery time
  • Follow-up Care: Monitoring of your progress to ensure optimal outcomes

This multifaceted approach ensures that we address your immediate tendon pain and create the conditions for long-term healing.

The Tendonitis Treatment Process

1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Your journey begins with a thorough consultation with one of our experienced physicians. We’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, and how your tendon pain is affecting your daily activities. A detailed physical examination will help pinpoint the exact location and nature of your tendon injury.
Based on your evaluation, we’ll create a personalized PRP treatment strategy for your particular tendon condition. We’ll explain the PRP procedure in detail, discuss what you can realistically expect in terms of pain relief and functional improvement, and answer your questions about the treatment process.
On the day of your treatment, we begin by drawing a small amount of your blood, similar to a routine blood test. While your blood is being processed in our specialized centrifuge, we prepare the treatment area. For your comfort, we apply a topical anesthetic to the injection site. For patients concerned about discomfort, we offer Nitronox (medical nitrous oxide). Using precise technique, our physician then injects the PRP directly into the damaged tendon area.

After your PRP treatment, you may experience mild soreness at the injection site for 24-48 hours, which is actually a positive sign that the healing process has been initiated. We recommend limiting strenuous activities involving the treated tendon for a few days to a week, depending on the specific tendon treated, but most patients can return to normal daily activities immediately.

To support your recovery, Healite II low-level light therapy may be applied post-treatment. This hands-free LED system enhances blood flow and cellular repair, helping reduce post-procedural inflammation and supporting faster tissue regeneration.

Most patients begin to notice improvement in pain and function within 2–4 weeks, with continued improvement for up to 3–6 months.

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PRP Treatment for Specific Tendonitis Conditions

At Pacific Clinic, we offer specialized PRP treatments for various tendon injuries, with protocols customized to the unique characteristics of each condition:
Tennis and Golfer's Elbow

PRP therapy is particularly effective for these common elbow tendon conditions. The treatment can help heal the damaged extensor or flexor tendons, reducing pain and restoring normal function. Many patients with chronic elbow pain that hasn’t responded to rest, physical therapy, or cortisone injections find significant relief with PRP.

The shoulder’s complex structure makes rotator cuff tendonitis both common and challenging to treat. Our PRP treatments for shoulder tendon injuries focus on healing the damaged tendon tissue, reducing inflammation, and restoring pain-free movement.
The Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in the body, is vulnerable to both acute injury and chronic degeneration. PRP therapy for Achilles tendonitis can significantly accelerate healing by stimulating collagen synthesis and promoting proper tendon repair.
This common condition affects the tendon connecting the kneecap to the shinbone, often due to repeated jumping or running. PRP injections can effectively address the tendon degeneration at the root of this condition, helping athletes and active individuals return to their activities.
While technically not a tendon, the plantar fascia shares similar properties and responds well to PRP therapy. For patients with chronic heel pain, PRP injections can stimulate healing of the damaged fascia, often providing relief when other treatments have failed.

How PRP Compares to Other Tendonitis Treatments

When considering treatment options for tendonitis, it’s helpful to understand how PRP therapy compares to other approaches:

PRP Therapy

How it works: Uses your body’s own healing factors to stimulate tissue repair
Treatment frequency: Typically 1-3 treatments with long-lasting results
Downtime: Minimal, usually just a few days of reduced activity
Side effects: Minimal; temporary soreness at injection site
Best for: Chronic tendonitis that hasn’t responded to conservative care

Rest and Physical Therapy

How it works: Allows natural healing while strengthening surrounding muscles
Treatment frequency: Multiple sessions over weeks to months
Best for: Mild to moderate cases, especially acute injuries

Cortisone Injections

How it works: Reduces inflammation through powerful anti-inflammatory medication
Treatment frequency: Limited to 2-3 injections per year
Side effects: May weaken tendon tissue with repeated use
Best for: Short-term relief of severe inflammation

What Our Patients Say

“The team at Pacific Clinic provided exceptional care throughout my treatment. Dr. Grover explained everything thoroughly, and I felt comfortable and confident. The results have been life-changing.”
Sarah M., Bellevue
“After struggling with joint pain for years, I found relief through PRP treatments at Pacific Clinic. Dr. Rosales and her team were professional, knowledgeable, and truly caring.”
James T., Seattle

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRP therapy for tendonitis painful?
Patient comfort is our priority at Pacific Clinic. We use topical anesthetic to numb the injection site, and we offer Nitronox (medical nitrous oxide) for patients concerned about discomfort. Most patients describe feeling only mild pressure during the injection. After treatment, some soreness at the injection site for 24-48 hours is normal, which is actually a sign that the healing process has been activated.
The number of treatments needed varies based on the severity and chronicity of your tendon condition. For mild to moderate tendonitis, many patients experience significant improvement after just one treatment. For more chronic or severe tendon degeneration, a series of 2-3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is typically recommended for optimal results.
Most patients begin to notice improvement in pain and function within 2-4 weeks after PRP treatment as the body’s healing response progresses. However, the full benefits continue to develop for up to 3-6 months as tendon tissue regenerates and remodels.
We typically recommend limiting strenuous activities that stress the treated tendon for about 1-2 weeks after treatment to allow the initial healing process to begin. However, most patients can resume normal daily activities immediately. Unlike surgical approaches, PRP therapy doesn’t require extensive downtime or rehabilitation.
While cortisone injections can provide quick pain relief, research has shown they may actually impair tendon healing and potentially lead to further degeneration with repeated use. PRP addresses the underlying cause of tendon pain by stimulating actual healing and regeneration of the damaged tissue. For chronic tendon problems, especially those that haven’t responded to other treatments, PRP often proves to be the more effective long-term solution.

Heal Your Tendons, Restore Your Life

Chronic tendon pain doesn’t have to limit your activities or diminish your quality of life. At Pacific Clinic in Bellevue, our physician-led, non-surgical approach offers a path to relief and recovery. Our PRP treatments harness your body’s own healing abilities to address not just the symptoms but the underlying cause of your tendon pain.
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1600 116th Ave NE #104
Bellevue, WA 98004


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Bellevue, WA 98004

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(425) 449-5660
info@pacificclinic.com

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