Marc Darrow, MD, JD A caller to my Living Pain-Free radio program described two problems: a herniated disc and a strained sacroiliac joint. The question was whether regenerative treatment could
“Is there any research?” is a question we hear often from people considering an injection for shoulder arthritis or a rotator cuff tear. Our clinic has contributed published clinical research
Marc Darrow, MD, JD “Can stem cells help my shoulder?” is a reasonable question, but it is not the first question I want to answer. I want to know why
Looking for an alternative to shoulder surgery? Learn about non-surgical treatments and regenerative options that can help relieve pain and restore function.
With Marc Darrow, MD, JD Callers and questions Part 1 Written question: “I have bone-on-bone in both hips. Is there an alternative to surgery?” Nita [name uncertain]: Reported lasting improvement
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD Before considering an injection for knee pain, I want the patient to understand two things: what is causing the pain and what the proposed preparation
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD A physical therapist describes a frustrating problem: persistent pain on the little-finger side of the left wrist after overuse. MRI shows degenerative changes in the
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD “I get bad pain in my elbows when doing heavy resistance training. It has become limiting, and I would like to see if I can
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD A newly reported mild curve may or may not explain persistent back pain. An injection should be considered for an identified painful structure, not simply
Living Pain-Free with Marc Darrow, MD Five caller issues discussed Gary and Douglas discuss knee pain associated with exercise, previous injuries, altered walking, and swelling. Tom age 82, asks about
Five caller issues discussed Andy asks whether regenerative injections may help sacroiliac-region pain and symptoms attributed to a herniated disc. Sylvia asks why PRP and cell-based orthopedic treatments are generally
Living Pain-Free Radio Transcript: October 3, 2026 With Marc Darrow, MD In this episode of Living Pain-Free, Marc Darrow, MD, discusses knee pain after meniscus surgery, shoulder platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD An active 85-year-old caller to my September 12 radio show had triggering in both hands. A corticosteroid injection had helped for only a few months.
Explore how stem cell hip therapy offers a non-surgical alternative for those with bone-on-bone hips awaiting replacement, focusing on pain relief and mobility.
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD Pain at the top or side of the shoulder, especially when reaching overhead or sleeping on that side, is often called shoulder impingement. The label
Living Pain-Free with Marc Darrow, MD Radio Transcript — September 12, 2026 — Part 1 Announcer: Are you living in pain? Is it joint pain or muscle pain? If so, stay
Living Pain-Free with Marc Darrow, MD Complete Radio Transcript Five caller issues discussed Kevin reports that prolotherapy successfully treated his frozen right shoulder approximately 12 years ago. Kevin asks how
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD A caller to my August 29, 2026, Living Pain-Free radio show asked a question I hear often: If you have a torn shoulder tendon and
Living Pain-Free with Marc Darrow, MD Part 1 Caller issues discussed Jill has Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a shoulder tendon tear, and concerns about choosing PRP, stem cells, or exosomes while avoiding
By Marc Darrow, MD, JD On my Living Pain-Free radio program, I spoke with Gilbert, an accomplished golfer whom I have treated over many years. When we first met, back
Learn how stem cell treatment for spinal stenosis can offer a non-surgical alternative to relieve pain and improve mobility by promoting natural healing.
Marc Darrow, MD, JD A patient may come into my office with hip pain, an X-ray showing arthritis, and a recommendation for hip replacement. Sometimes the arthritic joint is truly
ANNOUNCER: Dr. Marc Darrow, MD, from the Stem Cell Institute in West Los Angeles. This is the program that can give you effective solutions for the pain you’ve been living
ANNOUNCER: Are you living in pain? Is it joint pain or muscle pain? If so, stay tuned. Welcome to Living Pain-Free with Marc Darrow, MD, from the Stem Cell Institute
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Announcer: Welcome to Living Pain-Free with Dr. Marc Darrow, MD, from the Stem Cell Institute in West Los Angeles. This program offers effective solutions for the pain you’ve been living
Stem cell therapy offers a personalized approach for patellar tendinopathy, using your own cells to support healing and address stubborn knee pain.
Can Stem Cell Therapy Help ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? For many years, patients with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, were told that the ligament could not heal
Osteoarthritis is often described as simple “wear and tear,” but the condition is more complex than cartilage gradually thinning over time. It involves a combination of inflammation, cartilage breakdown, changes
Explore the latest research on stem cell therapy for knees, focusing on bone marrow-derived treatments for knee osteoarthritis and their potential benefits.
