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Tarrytown: Historic Charm on the Hudson
When chronic pain is affecting your daily life, our highly trained team of providers is ready to step in with the specialized attention you deserve. We are proud to be the preferred choice for pain management services near Tarrytown, consistently earning top ratings from the patients we serve. Living with pain and discomfort should never be your only option. At Integra Health, our mission is to help you restore your quality of life through forward-thinking, evidence-informed treatments. Book your appointment today at our Hawthorne integrated health and chiropractic clinic and choose a time that works best for your schedule. You can also read how our full PRP treatment program works before you come in.
PRP vs. Cortisone Injection vs. a Surgical Consult
These are three different tools for three different situations. The table sets them side by side without promising outcomes, because results depend on the diagnosis.
| PRP injection | Cortisone injection | Surgical consult | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A concentrate of platelets prepared from a small sample of your own blood and injected at the injured tissue | A corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medication injected into a joint or around a tendon | An evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon to decide whether an operation is warranted |
| What it targets | Chronic tendon and joint irritation where healing has stalled | Inflammation and pain in a joint, bursa or tendon sheath | Structural damage such as complete tears or advanced joint wear |
| Typical course | One injection or a short series spaced weeks apart, alongside rehab | Usually a single injection; repeat shots into the same joint are typically limited | An imaging review and a consult first; any procedure is a separate decision |
| Insurance posture | Generally not covered; we confirm what your plan will do before you commit | Commonly covered when medically necessary, subject to your plan | Consults are commonly covered, subject to referral and plan rules |
| Recovery expectations | Soreness for a few days; any benefit tends to build over the following weeks | Relief can arrive within days but often wears off | Depends on the procedure; recovery can run from weeks to months |
When cortisone or surgery is the better route for your injury, we say so plainly and help you coordinate the next step.
PRP Side Effects and Safety
Because PRP is made from your own blood, allergic reactions are unlikely. The common side effects are local and short-lived.
Common and short-lived
- Soreness, swelling or stiffness at the injection site for a few days
- Bruising where the blood was drawn or the injection was given
- A temporary flare of the original pain
Uncommon but important
- Infection at the injection site
- Irritation of a nerve or nearby tissue from the needle
Call us, or seek urgent care, if you develop a fever, spreading redness or severe pain after an injection.
What PRP Costs, and What Insurance Does
PRP is quoted per treatment plan, not from a fixed menu, and it is usually self-pay. A handful of factors decide the figure you are given.
What decides the price?
- Which joint or tendon is being treated
- How much blood is drawn and how it is processed
- Whether the injection is ultrasound-guided
- How many injections your case calls for
Why check insurance if PRP is self-pay?
Because the care around it can differ. The evaluation or rehab visits may fall under your plan even when the injection does not, so we verify your benefits before your first visit.
You see the full self-pay figure before anything is scheduled, along with any financing option that applies. See how coverage and costs are worked out.
Conditions We Treat Near Tarrytown, NY:
Getting Here from Tarrytown
Most Tarrytown patients reach us in about 15 minutes: take Route 119 east, pick up the Saw Mill River Parkway north, and exit at Hawthorne. Our office at 153 Broadway Suite 1 has a free private lot right at the door. And if your week already runs on Metro-North, it is worth knowing that the Hawthorne station on the Harlem Line sits about a 5 minute walk from our entrance.
| How you travel | Route | Approximate time |
|---|---|---|
| Driving from Tarrytown | Route 119 east to the Saw Mill River Parkway north, Hawthorne exit | About 15 minutes |
| Harlem Line riders | Hawthorne station to 153 Broadway Suite 1 on foot | About a 5 minute walk from the platform |
Tarrytown stays active in every season. Riverfront runners, cyclists crossing the Hudson, and weekend hikers in the preserves put steady mileage on knees, tendons, and shoulders, while commuter schedules rarely allow the long rest a stubborn injury demands. That is the situation where regenerative care earns its place: PRP concentrates your body's own healing platelets so chronic tendon and joint irritation can finally move toward repair instead of flaring with every workout. Every candidate is examined first, with care led by Dr. Noble Thomas, DC, MSACN, so you get an honest answer on whether PRP fits your injury before anything is scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a PRP injection cost in New York?+
PRP pricing turns on the joint treated, the volume drawn and how it is processed, whether ultrasound guidance is used, and how many sessions your case calls for. PRP is generally not covered by insurance, so we confirm what your plan will do before you commit. See how coverage and costs are worked out.
How many PRP sessions are typically recommended?+
It depends on the tissue and how long it has been injured. Many tendon cases are treated with a single injection followed by rehab, while some joint and long-standing cases call for a short series spaced several weeks apart. We decide the number after your exam and re-check your response before recommending another injection, rather than selling you a package up front.
How long do the effects of PRP last?+
There is no fixed answer, and we will not promise one. When PRP helps, improvement usually builds over the weeks after the injection rather than overnight, as the tissue responds. How long it holds depends on the diagnosis, how worn the joint already is, and whether you keep up the rehab that follows. Arthritic joints keep changing with age, so benefit there is not permanent.
What are the possible side effects of PRP injections?+
The usual ones are soreness, swelling or stiffness at the injection site for a few days, bruising where the blood was drawn, and a short flare of the original pain. Because the injection is made from your own blood, an allergic reaction is unlikely. Infection and nerve irritation are uncommon but possible with any injection. Call us if you develop fever, spreading redness or severe pain afterward.
Who is a good candidate for PRP, and who is not?+
Good candidates usually have chronic tendon pain such as tennis elbow or jumper's knee, mild to moderate knee arthritis, or a partial strain that has stalled despite rest and rehab. PRP is usually not appropriate with an active infection or cancer near the site, a blood or platelet disorder, pregnancy, or advanced bone-on-bone arthritis. No referral is needed for the evaluation, so bring any MRI or X-ray reports you have.
Is PRP covered by insurance?+
Usually not. Most plans treat PRP as self-pay, although the exam or rehab visits around it may be covered, depending on your policy. We check your benefits before your first visit so you know which parts are covered and which are not, and you see the full self-pay figure, along with any financing option that applies, before an injection is scheduled.
What happens on the day of the injection?+
A small blood sample is drawn, much like a routine lab test, then spun to concentrate the platelets while you wait. The concentrate is injected at the injured tissue, sometimes with ultrasound guidance. Most patients go home the same hour and keep to light activity, resting the treated area for a few days. We go over aftercare, including any medications to pause, before you leave.
How far is Integra Health from Tarrytown?+
About 15 minutes by car: take Route 119 east, then the Saw Mill River Parkway north to the Hawthorne exit. Our office at 153 Broadway Suite 1 has a free private lot, so there is no hunting for street parking as in the busier parts of Tarrytown. Harlem Line riders can walk over from Hawthorne station, and evening and Saturday hours help commuters.
