Do you spend 8 hours a day behind a desk for work? You may think that because you are not in a manual labor job that you are not at risk for neck or back pain. Unfortunately, this is not true. Sitting in a chair...
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. This can cause pain, swelling and tenderness. About 350 million people worldwide suffer from arthritis. About 40 million of those people are Americans. Of those affected, over half are women. Arthritis is commonly misconstrued as only affecting...
Here at Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine, we specialize in the non-surgical care of a wide range of pain, orthopedic and neurological disorders by employing the latest most advanced conservative treatment options to help reduce pain, restore functional mobility and improve quality of life. Our practice is...
Do you suffer from back pain? Back Pain is one of the most common complaints heard at doctors’ offices. It is considered chronic if it has lasted more than three months. This chronic pain can temporarily diminish mobility which inhibits the sufferer’s daily activities. Below...
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, April 25th, 2017 Dr. Sunny R. Kim, founder of Progressive Rehabilitation Medicine, Cedar Rapids, has been requested to join Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids to act as the Medical Director for their new Inpatient Rehabilitation Center for Excellence Program. This new role will...
Neck and back pain can definitely interfere with everyday life. It can get in the way of performing simple tasks like lifting and bending, and even cause pain while sitting. By incorporating healthy habits to support your neck and back, you can decrease your chances...
What You Can Do to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain at Home Many people who are approaching their fifties or even forties may come to experience osteoarthritis (OA). This is a common and unpleasant joint ailment that occurs when cartilage in the joint breaks down and wears away....
Pro athletes train hard to be at the top of their sport. Because most pro athletes put their bodies through intense workout sessions every day, they are almost always dealing with some kind of injury that threatens their livelihood. However, with the power and technology...
Cartilage degeneration is a common disease or condition known as osteoarthritis. As the term indicates, it occurs when the cartilage between the joints degenerates, or breaks down with the passing of time. The cartilage is vital to the joint as it acts as a cushion...
If you or someone you know suffers from back pain, neck pain, sciatica caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or facet joint syndrome, it is likely you’ve heard of “non-surgical spinal decompression.” Spinal decompression is a treatment method used to stimulate...