Dr. John Kim D.C.

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• How to Sleep Easier with Chronic Back Pain

  Chronic back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that may affect one's ability to fall asleep or stay asleep. People with chronic back pain have a higher rate of disrupted sleep. Studies show that sleep disturbances increase pain sensitivity in some people. Medications are now...

• The Main Causes of Lower Back Pain

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• 10 Preventable Causes of Shin Splints

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• Do I Have a Pinched Nerve?

  Pinched nerve, or nerve compression, refers to a situation in which the surrounding tissues apply pressure on a nerve. Pinched nerve may cause severe pain, tingling, numbness, or other symptoms. Nerve compression may affect different sites of the body and this may result in varied symptoms. The...

• Scapula and Winged Scapula: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Defects

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