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...
Have you been recommended to undergo surgery? Have you neglected a painful joint condition? Or perhaps you feel too old to even start a treatment that might actually help you? With stem cell therapy, although there are a few reasons that would exempt a candidate...
It’s not uncommon for people to have stiff joints and daily joint pain. If you're battling stiff joints that result in knee pain, elbow pain, or some other problematic issue, now is the time to address and resolve the problem. Continue on to learn more...
Many adults in America will suffer from neck pain at some point in their life. The pain usually goes away with rest or treatment, but for some people, the pain can continue and interfere with daily activities and reduce the individual’s quality of life. The causes...