Sports Injury & Orthopedic PRP in
Santa Barbara, CA
Ultrasound-guided PRP injections and regenerative medicine for knee, shoulder, hip, tendon, and joint injuries — without surgery. Dr. Birch holds the RMSK credential and has performed over 4,000 regenerative procedures.
PRP Injections · Regenerative Medicine · Prolotherapy · NAD+ IV Recovery
Serving Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County, and all of California
Primary therapies we use for orthopedic & sports injuries
"For most soft-tissue and joint injuries, regenerative injections outperform cortisone — and avoid the long-term cartilage damage."
Regenerative Medicine for Orthopedic Injuries
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy harnesses your body's own healing capacity. Blood is drawn, processed in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets and growth factors, and then injected under real-time ultrasound guidance to the exact site of injury — stimulating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and promoting structural healing.
Dr. Birch's RMSK certification (Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography) ensures that every injection is placed with diagnostic-grade imaging precision — not estimated by landmarks. This is a meaningful clinical differentiator that directly improves outcomes.
Whether you're an athlete recovering from a sports injury, a weekend warrior managing tendon pain, or someone avoiding joint replacement surgery, regenerative medicine offers a well-evidenced non-surgical path to recovery.
Conditions We Treat
- Knee osteoarthritis — medial, lateral, patellofemoral
- Shoulder injuries — rotator cuff tendinopathy, labral tears
- Tennis elbow & golfer's elbow (epicondylitis)
- Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis
- Hip osteoarthritis and labral tears
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)
- Lumbar and cervical facet joint pain
- Sports performance recovery and injury prevention
- Partial ligament and meniscus tears
- Back pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Treatments
Non-surgical, regenerative options for musculoskeletal injuries and chronic joint conditions.
Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections
Platelet-rich plasma is processed from your own blood and injected under real-time ultrasound guidance to the exact site of injury. Dr. Birch's RMSK credential ensures every injection is placed with diagnostic precision.
Learn moreRegenerative Medicine
Beyond PRP, we offer regenerative biologics and growth-factor therapies tailored to injury type and severity — supporting the body's natural repair capacity without surgery or cortisone.
Learn moreNAD+ IV for Recovery
High-dose IV NAD+ supports mitochondrial energy production and cellular repair — accelerating recovery from injuries and procedures and reducing post-injection fatigue.
Learn moreProlotherapy
Dextrose-based prolotherapy injections stimulate ligament and tendon healing, particularly effective for hypermobility, chronic sprains, and back/sacroiliac joint instability.
Learn moreDr. Jonathan Birch, NMD, RMSK
Dr. Birch holds the RMSK credential — Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography — certifying advanced proficiency in diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal ultrasound. This means every PRP injection and regenerative procedure is performed under real-time imaging guidance, confirming precise needle placement at the target tissue.
With over 4,000 regenerative injections performed and a 5.0-star rating from 77 Google reviews, Dr. Birch brings exceptional procedural volume and patient outcomes to musculoskeletal care. He treats the full spectrum of orthopedic and sports medicine conditions — from elite athletes to patients seeking to avoid joint replacement.
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(805) 500-8300