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Common Causes of Hip Pain… and Solutions You May Not Have Heard About

Richard Kang, MDBlog

The Most Common Causes of Hip PainArthritisMost people are familiar with arthritis, the degenerative joint disease that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling throughout the body. Osteoarthritis is likely to develop as people age, and it is estimated that over 32 million people in the US have this form of arthritis. However, there are many other common types of …

Popular Treatments for Osteoporosis…And Why They’re Not Enough

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or are you worried about developing it? You may not really know too much about this common bone condition, but you may have already started using popular home treatments to fight it because your friends or family suggested them. Here’s what you need to know about osteoporosis and why those home remedies may not …

Doctor Treating A Serious Sports Injury Of The Knee

When is a Sports Injury Serious?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

“Sports injury” is a broad term used for any kind of physical injury that occurs either while playing sports or during a workout. One of our specialties at CORE Medical & Wellness is the treatment of these injuries, using advanced technology and cutting-edge techniques to alleviate pain and improve patients’ quality of life. Nearly everyone who participates in physical activity …

Man Skiing Down Slopes Learning How To Prevent Ski Injuries

Rules for Ski Resort Safety – Preventing Sports Injuries

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Many of our patients take a trip at some point each winter to hit the slopes. Whether you’re flying out to your favorite resort out west or packing the car and heading to Mountain Creek for the weekend, it’s important to stay safe. Because skiing isn’t something we do every day like other sports and workouts, it’s easy to get …

Healthy Woman With Arthritis

Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier New Year with Arthritis

Richard Kang, MDBlog

As we approach the new year, it’s time to look ahead and make plans for a healthy, happy 2020. If you have arthritis, that means setting realistic lifestyle goals so you can stay active and feel better. Here are some big and small New Year’s resolutions to help you make 2020 your best year yet. Sleep Better Let’s start with …

Young Woman With Joint Pain In The Wrist

Is Joint Replacement the Only Option for Chronic Joint Pain?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If you suffer from chronic joint pain, you likely feel desperate for a solution. The pain can make simple everyday activities like walking up the stairs or going grocery shopping unbearable. You go from doctor to doctor, trying to find someone who listens and understands, and finally you’re told that the only option left is total joint replacement. Should you …

Achilles tendinitis pain

Achilles Tendinitis Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options

Richard Kang, MDBlog

The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the two major muscles of the calf, the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, to the back of your heel. These muscles are essential for walking, and allow you to push off with your foot or balance on your toes. Achilles tendinitis is a condition of inflammation caused by overuse of the foot by …

Torn ACL

Do I Need Surgery for a Torn ACL?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

The anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly known as the ACL, is a critical ligament in the knee that provides stability for the joint. Spraining or tearing this ligament is one of the most common ways we injure our knees. When this type of injury occurs, everyday tasks become difficult to manage and even the simple act of walking may become …

Angry Woman with Pain

Is Your Anger Making Your Pain Worse?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

There is a growing body of scientific research about the relationship between our minds and our bodies. As an integrated health practice, we are excited to see Western science finally acknowledging what other medical traditions have long known: that how we feel emotionally has a profound impact on our physical well-being. When Anger Becomes a Problem Before digging into the …

Depressed senior man

Combating Cognitive Decline in Older Men

Richard Kang, MDBlog

A steady decline in cognitive abilities is an unfortunate reality that comes with age. Mild cognitive impairment, the phase between the expected mental decline that comes with age and the more severe illness of dementia, affects about one in five people over the age of 65. Men are particularly at risk and are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than …

Doctor In White Coat Holding Out Hand To Explain Regenerative Medicine

What Is Regenerative Medicine?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

The innovative field of regenerative medicine allows physicians to replace or repair damaged and missing tissue or organs in the human body through a combination of medical technology and cellular therapy. Together, these approaches magnify your body’s ability to heal itself or take over the essential functions of a permanently damaged organ. Although it is a relatively new area of …

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What Is Non-Surgical Orthopedics?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

While injuries to your bones, muscles, and joints can sometimes be complex, on many occasions these wounds can be treated without the use of surgery. These methods attempt to heal damage to the musculoskeletal system through non-invasive treatment options. Although it may not be an option for some particularly difficult injuries or deformities, many patients prefer to try nonsurgical orthopedics …

How Does Bone Marrow Concentrate Therapy Work?

How Does Bone Marrow Concentrate Therapy Work

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy, or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy, is a cutting-edge treatment that helps accelerate healing and improve regeneration for those suffering for osteoarthritis or tendon tears. We are often asked how does BMC therapy work by various of our patients. Read more below to learn more about the therapy and how it works.  What is …

Integrated vs. Interventional Pain Management

Integrated vs. Interventional Pain Management

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Aches and pains can be difficult to deal with, as they can cause challenges with even the most simple tasks and decrease your overall quality of life. Integrated and interventional pain management both aim to reduce or block aches that cause discomfort. These pain management treatments can help you get back to your normal routine and improve your quality of …

Top Advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Top Advantages of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Hormones play a key role in how your body functions, and control everything from your immune system to how you grow. When hormone levels are unbalanced, the communication between your cells is interrupted and major changes can occur in your body. Many of these differences are negative, so it is important for a doctor to try to get your hormones …

Kawasaki Disease: What Parents Should Know

Kawasaki Disease: What Parents Should Know

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Kawasaki Disease is a childhood illness that affects the skin, mouth and lymph nodes. The cause is unknown, as no bacterial or viral source has been found. In most cases, it is not serious and the child will fully recover. Even so, it can be scary for parents who don’t know what to expect. To be prepared, here’s everything you …

Rotator Cuff Injury Prevention and Treatment

Rotator Cuff Injury Prevention and Treatment

Richard Kang, MDBlog

You don’t have to be a major league pitcher to suffer from a rotator cuff injury. Any type of repeated overhead motion can cause an injury to the rotator cuff of the shoulder. Painters, carpenters, warehouse workers, and many other physically demanding occupations have a high risk of developing this type of injury. Thankfully, rotator cuff injuries can be treated …