Injections and Self-Investment

Injections are a big part of rehabilitation medicine. They’re used to both alleviate pain and also to diagnose exactly what it is that’s causing the pain.

But a lot of clients are scared of injections. (Ironically even clients with a portfolio of tattoos.)

The good news is even though discomfort varies bashed on the type of injection, steroid injections (the most common) don’t hurt more than twice as much as a vaccination.

Then there are PRP injections. I’m not going to lie. PRP injections in a joint like the knee hurt.

PRP has different success rates in different parts of the body. I’ve had PRP in both knees. It (compared to steroid injections) hurt. But it hurt a lot less than having my knees replaced.

But the pain usually isn’t the big objection. It’s usually that they’re considered “experimental” and aren’t covered by health insurance. That means they have to pay out of pocket for the PRP injections. (The injections cost about $1,500.)

That’s a lot of money. But here’s what I tell people:

In terms of your case—and more importantly in terms of your health—the most expensive thing you can do is “save” money by not getting recommended treatment. By not getting recommended treatment you make it more likely that you’ll have an incomplete recovery.

By forgoing treatment you’re signaling to the other side, judge and jury that symptoms weren’t significant enough for you to spend, e.g., $1,500 for a PRP injection.

If you’re not willing to spend $1,500 of your own money, how much money is a jury going to award for your pain and suffering?

I really think that the safest investment you can make is in yourself. Recommended health care is one of those investment opportunities.