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PRP Therapy for Spine & Back

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in Phoenix, AZ — Regenerative, Non-Surgical Care

PRP therapy uses your body's own healing factors to support injured spinal tissues — a regenerative, non-surgical option. At Desert Spine and Pain, it's offered to suitable patients by Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS, with an honest assessment of whether it's right for you.

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PRP therapy concentrates the healing growth factors from your own blood and delivers them where injured or degenerating spinal tissue needs support — a regenerative, non-surgical option. At Desert Spine and Pain in Phoenix, it's offered to suitable patients, with an honest assessment of fit.

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How PRP Therapy Works

Three-step infographic of PRP therapy: draw blood, concentrate platelets, and inject PRP
PRP therapy draws a small sample of your blood, concentrates the platelets rich in growth factors, and injects that plasma where healing is needed — using your own body to support recovery.

PRP Therapy for Spine & Back Pain

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body's own healing factors to support injured or degenerating spinal tissues. It's a regenerative, non-surgical option that concentrates the platelets from your own blood — rich in growth factors — and delivers them precisely where healing is needed.

PRP therapy: a minimally invasive regenerative option in which your own blood is concentrated into platelet-rich plasma and injected
30+ Yearsof orthopedic & neuro spine surgery experience — trusted by patients across the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

Conditions We Treat

Spinal Osteoarthritis

Wear-and-tear arthritis of the spine's facet joints over time.

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Degenerative Disc Disease

Age-related drying and thinning of the discs that can cause pain.

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Annular Disc Tear

A crack in a disc's tough outer wall that can cause deep back pain.

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Facet Disease

Arthritis of the spine's small facet joints, causing localized pain.

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How PRP Therapy Works

The process is simple: a small sample of your blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and the resulting platelet-rich plasma is injected — often under imaging guidance — into the targeted joint or tissue. Because PRP comes from your own body, there's no risk of rejection, and it's a same-day, outpatient procedure.

What to Expect

The procedure takes under an hour and most patients return to normal activity quickly. Because PRP works by supporting your body's own healing, relief tends to build gradually over weeks rather than immediately. We often consider PRP as part of a least-invasive-first plan, before more invasive options.

Life Beyond the Pain

A patient hunched in back pain before treatment, then upright and active afterward
The goal of treatment is simple: relieve your pain and help you get back to the activities you love. Recovery and results vary from person to person.

Why Choose Our Spine Specialists in Phoenix

Choosing the right spine specialist in Phoenix matters. At Desert Spine and Pain, your care is led by Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS — a physician who is both a board-certified spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon. That dual expertise is rare, and it means one expert can guide you across the full spectrum of care — from a simple injection to complex surgery — and recommend what is genuinely best for you, whether you need a spine doctor for conservative care or a surgeon when surgery is truly the answer.

Spine surgeon & neurosurgeon

A rare dual credential — so the specialist who treats you can also perform surgery if it's ever needed.

Least-invasive-first

Most patients get better without surgery. We only advance when your condition truly requires it.

Out-of-network welcome

No referral needed. We make it straightforward to see a top spine specialist, even out-of-network.

Accident & injury care

24/7 concierge response and close coordination with personal-injury attorneys.

Insurance & Out-of-Network

We welcome out-of-network patients and will explain your likely costs and coverage before anything is scheduled — no surprises, and no referral required.

Proudly Serving the Greater Phoenix, Arizona Area

Patients travel to Desert Spine and Pain from across Arizona for specialist spine care — because the right spine surgeon is worth the drive. We welcome patients from Phoenix and communities throughout the Valley and beyond:

PhoenixScottsdaleTempeMesaChandlerGilbertGlendalePeoriaSurpriseParadise ValleyCave CreekFountain HillsQueen CreekAvondaleGoodyearBuckeyeSun CityAnthemApache JunctionMaricopaCasa GrandePrescottFlagstaffSedonaTucson

…and surrounding Arizona communities. Out-of-network patients are welcome, and no referral is required — schedule a consultation.

Book your spine care consultation at Desert Spine and Pain in Phoenix, AZ — board-certified spine surgeon and neurosurgeon

Explore a regenerative option.

See a dual board-certified spine surgeon and neurosurgeon in Phoenix for an honest assessment of whether PRP therapy is right for you.

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PRP Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRP therapy proven?

PRP is a promising regenerative treatment that uses your own healing factors. Evidence is still developing and results vary, so we'll give you an honest assessment of whether it's a reasonable option for your condition.

Is PRP safe?

Because PRP is made from your own blood, there's no risk of rejection. It's a same-day outpatient procedure with a quick return to activity.

How soon will I feel results?

PRP works by supporting your body's own healing, so relief tends to build gradually over weeks rather than immediately.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can schedule directly with our Phoenix spine specialists, and we welcome out-of-network patients.

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If you’re exploring regenerative options like PRP therapy for back or neck pain, Dr. Greenwald and his expert team are here to help you make an informed decision. We’ll assess your condition, discuss whether PRP is the right approach for your needs, and develop a personalized treatment plan focused on long-term healing. Every step you take toward regenerative care brings you closer to natural relief and restored vitality. Schedule your consultation today and discover how PRP therapy can help you move and feel better without invasive surgery.

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Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS — board-certified spine surgeon and neurosurgeon and PRP therapy for the spine specialist in Phoenix, AZ
Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS — board-certified spine surgeon and neurosurgeon and PRP therapy for the spine specialist in Phoenix, AZ

Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS

Neurosurgeon | Spine Surgeon | Regenerative Medicine

Dr. David L. Greenwald, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a board-certified spine surgeon and neurosurgeon with advanced expertise in PRP therapy for the spine. He commonly uses it to treat conditions such as spinal osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, and annular tears, which can cause pain, numbness, or weakness. Using advanced, minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, Dr. Greenwald relieves nerve compression and instability while protecting healthy tissue and preserving spinal stability. His skill and patient-centered approach help patients throughout the greater Phoenix, Arizona area experience meaningful pain relief, reduced recovery time, and restored mobility.

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