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Dear Dr. Alderman and Staff
When I came to you for help, I was hardly able to move my left shoulder. I was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff as well as suffering from tendinitis in both of my knees. I was told by surgeons that I had no chance of healing without surgery on my shoulder. I was very much in pain that I had great difficulty sleeping at night and my ability to work out was non-existent. I must admit that I was feeling very desperate because I have spent the last 25 years working out and taking great care of myself. I knew that many of these shoulder surgeries didn't end up working out very well, so I was looking for an alternative solution.
At a health conference that I attended, I met with a company that developed the centrifuge machine that is used in PRP therapy. I was curious as to who I would see about PRP therapy in the Los Angeles area for treatment. They recommended you right away and said that if they were having an issue themselves, they would be coming to see you.
When I came in to see you, I really felt good about your ability as a physician. Therefore I put my trust and confidence in you and preceded with the PRP injections. Each time I had an injection I noticed improvements until I was completely healed over the next few months.
I am back to training as hard as I ever did in my life and happy to report that I am pain free and sleeping well. I am so pleased to be fully recovered and hope you will show this letter to anyone who has any doubts in PRP therapy. It is a possibility that I will end up with more injuries in the future, but at least I know that I have found a great place to come to receive the greatest care that I have ever known.
Thanks for giving me my life back!
Yours truly,
Dan Holtz
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“Left shoulder hurt (dull ache) but really hurt whenever I used the arm, just reaching for the remote hurt and my phone was on left at work, it was painful. Probably happened due to weightlifting. I figured my rotator cuff was torn and it would be hurting forever.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“My left shoulder feels and 95% better 5% is due to my noticing no pain whatsoever after a small amount of heat and massage is applied (I call this my warm-up) so I hope this too soon become rare.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“About a year ago I dislocated my right shoulder. I was pretty much in constant pain ever since. I couldn't lift a grocery bag, put my jacket on etc...”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“I'm back to working out 5 to 6 times a week! My arm feels strong, and I have little to no pain.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“My shoulder was frozen – I could not raise my arm greater than 90 degrees.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“It's fixed! There is full range of motion now. Dr. Alderman is a gem.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“My right shoulder bothered me every day. Reaching for things in the car, putting away dishes, getting dressed, taking a shower– all would cause me pain. Not enough pain to want surgery, but enough to make me unhappy. I had been a very active, athletic person, and felt all of my athletic ability, going away, too. With a three-year-old son, too, I was not doing well.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“I was skeptical at first, I admit, but I am glad I gave prolotherapy a try I had some pain relief with regular prolotherapy, but with PRP the improvement was much greater, and much faster. I am basically pain free now. I can throw a ball with my son, do push-ups, and all those little things that used to hurt every day. I might even try to tennis again this summer.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“I injured my shoulders in a basketball game and after that I would wake up several times a night in major pain! I could not lift my arms above my head!”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“Now after about nine months of treatment and shoulders are completely healed. I am now able to do complete shoulder workouts and have 360° mobility–I can sleep through the night now without any pain!”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“My shoulder was in pain due to an injury playing beach volleyball. I was told not to play any more by a sports doctor.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“This is my second time after the first I injured my feet with with a few sessions I was back up and running. This time A few sessions again and my shoulder it's almost 100% and I'm back playing volleyball.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“I was having extreme pain in my shoulder while pitching or even doing day to day activities.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“Since prolotherapy I ‘ve had less and less pain in my shoulder and now I am pain free, while pitching or doing any other daily activities.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“My shoulder was totally torn and unusable/unbelievable and in pain. It felt as if it was going to fall off. It was getting worse from the injury, not healing.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“Every time I had prolotherapy with Dr. Alderman, it got much better within days, and continue getting better until the next appointment. I am extremely grateful.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“I was in constant shoulder pain. Pain from tendons and ligaments having weakened over 10 years of lifting weights.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“After six treatments, my shoulder has stabilized, and I am able to lift 100% plus of what could lift prior to injuring my shoulder. Shots hurt but it was definitely worth it.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“I had a pain in both shoulders since 1996. In 2003 I had surgery on both shoulders, but in less than a year the pain had a completely returned in both shoulders. I have pain when lifting objects and was unable to do certain activities without being in pain.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“Since doing prolotherapy the pain in my left shoulder is almost completely gone and the right shoulder is 80% better.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“My right shoulder was bothering me. I had pain when lifting heavy objects.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“It is now back to its full function and I can lift weights and do anything I want.”
Briefly describe your condition and life prior to Prolotherapy:
“Severe right shoulder pain. Diagnosed as a chronic condition, caused by multiple injuries in my right shoulder. Conventional doctors (3 different shoulder specialists) recommended only surgery as a solution. I have tried anti-inflammatory medication physical therapy, acupuncture and pilates, all were ineffective in healing me.”
Please share any success you’ve had with your condition as a result of your Prolotherapy:
“Back to full range of motion, 90% strength, shoulder is stable doesn't pop out a place anymore. Back to pitching softball 9 full innings with a fast pitch and knuckleball much stronger than prior to the original injury now if I can only hit!”