Email from Marc Darrow, M.D. Dr. Darrow's Newsletter Subscribe to this newsletter Contact Us CALL 800-300-9300 Send an email to Dr. Darrow GET READY FOR DR. DARROW AND DR. GROVE'S RADIO SHOW SATURDAY 10AM PACIFIC TIME KRLA RADIO 870am CALL THE DOCS LIVE AT 866-870-5752 and ask all of your musculoskeletal questions so you can avoid needless surgery. Research compares PRP injections to steroid injection for back pain In research from some of the leading medical universities in the world, we see that the goal of epidurals and surgery is to provide pain relief. Unfortunately improving disability and function may not be an attainable goal with these treatments. Let me state however, many people do receive good benefits from the steroid injections. Read more Plantar fasciitis injections There are a good number of research papers that make a connection between a woman's low estrogen level and her chronic joint pain. Further, low hormone levels may contribute to other problems such as metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure, fatigue, general malaise, etc. These are all challenging conditions to manage. When we see menopausal or post-menopausal women, whether they are engaged in an active lifestyle, make good lifestyle choices, or not, and they have knee pain or hip pain, it is a worsening chronic condition that has, in many cases, suddenly escalated into a more acute type joint pain. Read More Low estrogen may cause joint pain There are a good number of research papers that make a connection between a woman's low estrogen level and her chronic joint pain. Further, low hormone levels may contribute to other problems such as metabolic disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure, fatigue, general malaise, etc. These are all challenging conditions to manage. When we see menopausal or post-menopausal women, whether they are engaged in an active lifestyle, make good lifestyle choices, or not, and they have knee pain or hip pain, it is a worsening chronic condition that has, in many cases, suddenly escalated into a more acute type joint pain. Read More Rotator cuff tear conservative treatments and injections We often receive emails from people looking at their rotator cuff pain and tear treatment options. The emails we get center around the possible avoidance of rotator cuff surgery with regenerative medicine injection options. These options can include bone marrow aspirate injections or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy or PRP. There is some new research I will explore with you here on these rotator cuff treatment options. Hopefully this information will help you make an informed decision to have or not have these treatments. Read more Vampire Face Lift It is called a Vampire Facelift™ because the facelift is achieved with the use of injections of your own blood platelets combined with hyaluronic acids fillers. Read more PRP hair loss and restoration treatment PRP injections may stimulate hair regeneration in many people.  Read more   Hormone Replacement Therapy  Email for free booklet on hormones Stem cell and PRP injections for musculoskeletal conditions are not FDA approved. We do not treat disease. We do not offer IV treatments. There are no guarantees that this treatment will help you. Prior to our treatment, seek advice from your medical physician.  Neither Dr. Darrow, nor any associate, offer medical advice from this transmission. This information is offered for educational purposes only. The transmission of this information does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Dr. Darrow or any associate. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or adequacy of any resource, information, product, or process available from this transmission. We cannot be responsible for the receipt of your email since spam filters and servers often block their receipt. If you have a medical issue, please call our office. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. Marc Darrow, JD. M.D. 11645 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 120 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (800) 300-9300 | 310-231-7000     Marc Darrow, M.D. | 11645 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 120 | Los Angeles, CA 90025 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice