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Tel: (910) 893-9700 Patient Portal HOME ABOUT US SERVICES SLEEP CENTER SUBOXONE PRP INJECTIONS FORMS LOCATIONS Migraine / Tension Headaches Migraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivity of arteries in the brain to various triggers resulting in rapid changes in the artery size due to spasm (constriction). Other arteries in the brain and scalp then open (dilate), and throbbing pain is perceived in the head. The tendency to migraine is inherited and appears to involve serotonin, a chemical in the brain involved in the transmission of nerve impulses that trigger the release of substances in the blood vessels that in turn cause the pain of the migraine. These nerve impulses cause the flashing lights and other sensory phenomena known as an aura that may accompany a migraine. Not all severe headaches are migraines and not all migraines are severe. Office Hours "Finding the path to better health" Contact Us Mon. - Thurs. 8am-5pm Fri. 8am-1pm

Tel: (910) 893-9700 Patient Portal HOME ABOUT US SERVICES SLEEP CENTER SUBOXONE PRP INJECTIONS FORMS LOCATIONS What Are PRP Injections? After an injury our bodies immediately begin a natural healing process to repair any damaged tissue. During this time, platelets start to release inflammatory signals, at the site of injury, to trigger the immune response that initiates rapid healing. PRP therapy, or platelet-rich therapy, introduces a high concentration of platelets to a damaged area in our body. These platelets surround the injured area and trigger an inflammatory response and your body sends waves of cells to the area to treat pain and possibly stimulate healing. Learn More How does PRP Therapy work? The process for PRP therapy begins by taking a small amount of blood from the patient, and separating the platelet rich plasma using a centrifuge. Separating the PRP in this manner allows us to then inject the PRP in to the injured, or damaged, areas. These areas can be tendons, joints, or ligaments. This act will prompt a mild inflammation. By purposefully stimulating inflammation to the injured areas, your body will receive signals to send a stronger, or greater, immune response to heal the area. This procedure is safe, and works using your own immune system to relieve the pain from arthritis, tendonitis, or damage from other conditions. Learn More Want more information? Please reach out to us with any questions, or to make your appointment today. Office Hours "Finding the path to better health" Contact Us Mon. - Thurs. 8am-5pm Fri. 8am-1pm