Exercise February 28
Welcome to Living Pain-Free Are you living with pain—specifically joint or muscle pain? If so, stay tuned. Welcome to Living Pain-Free with Dr. Mark Darrow, MD, and Dr. Thomas Grove from the Stem Cell Institute in West Los Angeles. This program is designed to provide effective solutions for the pain you’ve been enduring. Meet Your […]
Stem cell therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
Research into the use of stem cells for carpal tunnel syndrome is in early years. Stem cells, taken from a patient’s bone marrow, are reinjected into the carpal tunnel region to promote healing and tissue regeneration and to work in an anti-inflammatory function. As pointed out in a January 2026 study (1): “. . . […]
Stem cell therapy for Triangular fibrocartilage complex tear
The TFCC is a structure on the ulnar (pinky) side of the wrist that helps keep the wrist bones stable and absorb shock when the wrist moves or bears weight, Injuries to the TFCC will generally cause loss of range of motion and grip strength. There is limited research specifically on stem cell therapy for […]
Stem cell therapy for adhesive capsulitis
Stem cell therapy may offer a promising, minimally invasive, non-surgical approach for treating adhesive capsulitis, (frozen shoulder). Use typically in conjunction with shoulder manipulation to free the shoulder and restore range of motion. Research is currently limited on the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for adhesive capsulitis. Other treatments A study conducted in February 2026 […]
Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome Stem Cell Therapy
Currently, research on stem cell therapy specifically targeting Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome is very limited. Despite Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome being recognized as a cause of hip and groin pain, the majority of existing stem cell research concerning the hip focuses on more common conditions such as Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, and Femoroacetabular Impingement. Generally, stem cell therapy, (injections […]
Exosomes and osteoarthritis
A March 2025 study published in the journal Precision Clinical Medicine (1) wrote: “exosomes from stem cell sources have led to some breakthroughs in the treatment of osteoarthritis and have important clinical significance.” In discussing the possible role of exosomes in helping patients with osteoarthritis, the authors suggest that throughout the development of osteoarthritis, multiple pathological […]
Exploring Alternatives to Meniscus Surgery
Many people seek alternatives to meniscus surgery. This interest is fueled by significant and controversial research indicating that meniscus surgery may not only fail to help some people, but in certain cases, it could leave patients in a worse condition. For those who have been told that surgery is the only solution for their knee […]
AC separation Knee surgeries podcast 2-25-25 Pt 2
Introduction to Living Pain Free Welcome to “Living Pain Free.” This program is dedicated to discussing musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries, along with effective approaches to regenerative medicine. Dr. Thomas Grove, a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, leads the discussion this week. The focus is on using healing cells to treat injuries and avoid unnecessary […]
Meniscus and knee pain podcast 2-25-25 Pt 1
Introduction to Living Pain-Free Welcome to “Living Pain-Free” with Dr. Marc Darrow, MD, and Dr. Thomas Grove from The Joint Rehab and Sports Medical Center in West Los Angeles. This program is dedicated to providing effective solutions for chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries, so you can regain a better quality of life. Dr. Darrow is […]
Stem Cell Therapy for TMJ
Publishing in the journal Stem Cells International, (1) researchers indicated that Mesenchymal stem cells, from the bone marrow, act as seed cells for helping cartilage grow back in TMJ osteoarthritis. They also help fix the abnormal changes happening in the subchondral bone, which is the jaw bone located under the TMJ cartilage. The study highlights […]
Can stem cell therapy regenerate meniscus tissue?
Marc Darrow, MD. In this article we will focus on how a meniscus tissue can be regenerated. In many cases, a meniscus can heal itself or can heal with a little repair. One aspect of meniscus repair borne out by research is that your meniscus is always trying to make more meniscus. Can stem cell […]