Just as a pediatrician specializes in the treatment of children or a dermatologist knows all about the health of your skin, rheumatologists have received extra training in the detection, prevention, and treatment of diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system.  In addition, rheumatologists may also deal with autoimmune disorders, which are conditions that cause unneeded pain or swelling due to an …

Also known as lateral epicondylitis, tennis elbow occurs when too much strain is placed on the tendons in your elbow and is usually caused by repeating the same motions with your wrist or arm over an extended period of time. Such motions damage your tendons, causing inflammation or tears that can be extremely painful. What causes tennis elbow?Tennis elbow occurs …

Tendinitis occurs when a tendon becomes irritated or inflamed, leading to pain and tenderness around a joint. Tendons are thick cords that attach the muscles to the bones. While all tendons are susceptible to tendinitis, the condition most commonly occurs in the shoulders, wrists, elbows, knees, or heels. Here is what you should know about this common ailment. Tendinitis ConditionsTendinitis …

Spinal cord stimulation can treat chronic pain in the back, leg, or arm that is not responsive to more conservative treatment methods. It can also help to reduce reliance on opioid pain medications and improve functionality. Here is what to expect. What Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator?A spinal cord stimulator is a small device that resembles a pacemaker. Surgically placed under …

Although nonsurgical laser treatment for varicose veins has a much shorter and easier recovery time than traditional surgery, it is still important to follow proper aftercare protocols. If you are scheduled for varicose veins treatment, you probably have a lot of questions about what to expect. Here is what you should know. Recovery TimeYou will be encouraged to start walking …

“Weekend warriors,” who spend the week behind a desk and then train or play hard on the weekends, are at particular risk for sports injuries. Other high-risk groups include athletes who over-train and kids who are trying to adapt to growing and changing bodies, but anyone who plays sports could eventually develop an injury. Each sport has its own unique …

Regenerative medicine is a relatively new field that has revolutionized the treatment of both injuries and illnesses. It enhances the body’s natural healing processes, shortening healing times and reducing pain. Using a regenerative approach to sports injuries can help you get back on the field faster, with a lower risk for reinjury. At CORE Medical & Wellness, we can use …

Dr. Steven Kim is a Vein Specialist who specializes in treating varicose veins and vein disease. He recently joined the team at Core Medical & Wellness, offering a nonsurgical one-hour laser procedure to treat varicose veins. Here is what you need to know, according to Dr. Kim. About Varicose VeinsVaricose veins are extremely common, affecting more than 40 million people …

If you or your child sustain an injury during exercise, sports, or other physical activity, you may be referred to a sports medicine specialist for assessment and treatment. If you have never seen a sports doctor before, you might wonder what to expect. Here is what you should know. About Sports MedicineSports medicine doctors may come from a variety of …

Pain, whether acute or chronic in nature, is notoriously difficult to treat. Everyone’s subjective experience of pain is unique, so even two people with exactly the same condition could feel pain in radically different ways. Likewise, what works to alleviate one person’s pain may not touch someone else’s pain. Yet too often, patients with pain are given standard medications to …