DOC Decompression is currently the most sophisticated, true three-dimensional decompression system on the market to treat chronic neck and back pain. At our clinic in Cedar Rapids, we utilize the DOC Decompression system for our spinal decompression treatments. Spinal decompression is a treatment method used to stimulate...
Swollen joints can be a deal breaker when it comes to having fun. They are painful, uncomfortable and can put a damper on anything from the wildest of dance parties to the simple daily walk up and down the stairs. The cause of swollen joints...
Did you know Botox was originally used to target medical problems before its popularity in cosmetics? The benefits of Botox injections go far beyond smoothing lines and wrinkles. Botox is currently approved for 9 medical conditions and several cosmetic ones. In fact, the company that owns...
Neck pain occurs when there is pressure or tension on the cervical spine. Neck pain can be very limiting. The neck supports and mobilizes the head, so it’s important that it is attended to before the condition worsens. Typically, neck pain conditions heal within a few days...
Participating in sports has a number of benefits for young athletes, but it also has its hazards. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that over 2.6 million children 19 and under end up being treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports...
Is your tendon pain interfering with your work, play or lifestyle? Are you silently suffering because you were previously told there is no other option for you but a major or invasive surgery with a long recovery? Or perhaps you know that all the ice...
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...