David couldn't lift his arm above his shoulder for months — until he found an alternative to surgery.
I couldn't lift my arm above shoulder height for months. After regenerative treatment, I'm back to swimming laps and playing tennis. Surgery was never needed.— David R.
Rotator cuff tear, no overhead motion, surgery recommended
MSC therapy for rotator cuff with rehabilitation plan
Swimming laps, playing tennis, sleeping on that side again
David had ignored his shoulder for as long as he could. By the time imaging confirmed a rotator cuff tear, reaching for a coffee mug took strategy.
"I'd stopped swimming, stopped playing tennis. Even sleeping on that side was out of the question."
After consulting with two surgeons and reading the recovery timelines, David started looking for alternatives. Sterling's transparency about what MSC therapy can and can't do is what sold him.
"They didn't promise a miracle. They showed me the evidence and explained realistic outcomes."
The first overhead reach without wincing came in week six. By month three he was back in the pool doing short sets. Ten months on, he's swimming laps and returning to tennis.
"I didn't need surgery after all. I needed my shoulder to be given a chance to heal."
*Individual results may vary. These outcomes reflect this individual guest's personal experience and are not guaranteed. Guest name and identifying details have been changed. Photographs may feature models.
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