PRP for Joint Pain Near Me in NYC
Advanced platelet-rich plasma therapy for knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and foot pain with Dr. Sonali Lal, a board-certified physiatrist with more than 20 years of musculoskeletal medicine experience.
A regenerative option for chronic joint pain
If you are searching for PRP for joint pain near me, you are likely looking for a long-term solution that addresses more than symptoms. PRP therapy uses a concentrated portion of your own blood to support the body's natural repair processes.
Platelets contain growth factors and signaling proteins involved in tissue repair. During treatment, a small blood sample is collected, processed in a centrifuge, prepared as platelet-rich plasma, and delivered precisely to the affected joint or surrounding tissue when appropriate.
- Designed to work with your own biology as an autologous treatment.
- May help patients seeking alternatives to repeated steroid injections or long-term medication.
- Evaluation-led care that focuses on the source of pain, not just imaging findings.
Joints commonly evaluated for PRP
Joint pain can develop from cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, bursae, previous trauma, overuse, or age-related degeneration. Dr. Lal evaluates your symptoms, exam findings, and imaging to determine whether PRP may fit your care plan.
Knee Pain
Knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injuries, patellar tendinopathy, ligament injuries, and chronic knee pain.
Hip Pain
Hip osteoarthritis, labral injuries, tendon disorders, hip bursitis, and gluteal tendinopathy.
Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff tendinopathy, partial tendon tears, shoulder arthritis, labral injuries, and instability.
Elbow Pain
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, chronic tendon injuries, and persistent elbow joint pain.
Foot & Ankle
Achilles tendinopathy, chronic ankle ligament injuries, plantar fascia disorders, and arthritis.
A precise path from diagnosis to treatment
One of the most common mistakes in joint pain care is treating a scan instead of treating the patient. Dr. Lal's process connects your history, exam, movement patterns, and imaging so your care plan is built around the real source of pain.
Detailed Diagnosis
A comprehensive history reviews symptoms, previous injuries, prior treatments, activity level, and limitations.
Imaging Review
MRI scans, X-rays, and ultrasound studies are correlated with your symptoms and physical exam findings.
Root Cause Review
You receive an honest explanation of what may be driving your pain and how different options compare.
Treatment Options
PRP may be discussed alongside rehabilitation, activity modification, and other non-surgical choices.
Custom Plan
Your plan is personalized around your diagnosis, lifestyle, recovery goals, and follow-up needs.
Precision matters during regenerative treatment
The success of PRP therapy depends on patient selection and accurate placement of the injection. When clinically appropriate, ultrasound guidance helps visualize the affected structures and deliver PRP to the intended treatment area.
Most patients experience temporary soreness after treatment. Because PRP supports biological healing, improvement generally occurs gradually over several weeks and months rather than immediately.
- Blood collection
- PRP preparation
- Targeted injection
- Recovery guidance
Board-certified expertise with a patient-first approach
For more than two decades, Dr. Lal has focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, sports medicine conditions, chronic joint disorders, and regenerative medicine cases using evidence-based, non-surgical care.
Hear from Dr. Lal and her patients
These videos introduce Dr. Lal's care philosophy and share patient experiences with pain management, PRP, Botox, and trigger point treatment.
Meet Dr. Lal
Learn more about the physician behind the Upper West Side practice.
Pain relief with PRP
A patient testimonial about PRP and pain relief.
Trigger point testimonial
A patient story focused on trigger point care.
Back pain relief with Botox
Carmen shares how she is feeling after Botox for back pain.
Pain management testimonial
A patient shares their experience with Dr. Lal's pain management care.
Trusted by Upper West Side patients
Patient feedback helps new visitors understand the care experience before scheduling a consultation.
What patients want to know about PRP
Every patient's condition is different. A comprehensive consultation helps determine whether PRP belongs in your treatment plan.
Who may consider PRP for joint pain?
Patients often explore PRP when they want to reduce pain, improve function, stay active, return to sports, delay surgery when appropriate, or consider alternatives to long-term medications and repeated corticosteroid injections.
How does Dr. Lal evaluate joint pain?
The evaluation includes a detailed medical history, physical examination, mobility and strength assessment, functional movement review, and correlation of imaging findings with your symptoms.
Is PRP an immediate pain relief treatment?
PRP supports biological healing, so improvement generally happens gradually over several weeks and months. Temporary soreness after treatment is common.
Which neighborhoods does the practice serve?
Dr. Lal cares for patients from the Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights, Columbus Circle, Central Park West, Manhattan, and greater New York City.
Move more comfortably with care close to home
If chronic joint pain is limiting your daily activities, you do not have to navigate your treatment options alone. At Dr. Lal's Upper West Side office, you can receive a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized strategy designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to the activities that matter most.
240 West 73rd Street
New York, NY 10023
Mon to Fri
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM