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Herniated Disc (Lower Back) · Spinal Stenosis

Herniated Disc (Lower Back) · Spinal Stenosis

Is the numbness in your leg worse than the pain in your back? We explain what that numbness may be signaling, when tests should come first, and what treatment can and can't change.

Reviewed by: Dr. Jihun Kim Director View Guide →
Herniated Disc in the Neck · Forward Head Posture

Herniated Disc in the Neck · Forward Head Posture

You thought it was just your neck and shoulders, but now your head hurts too? The neck, jaw and headaches aren't separate problems; they're connected. Here's where to start looking, and the signs that mean you should see another specialist right away.

Reviewed by: Dr. Jihun Kim Director View Guide →
Frozen Shoulder · Shoulder Pain

Frozen Shoulder · Shoulder Pain

Can't lift your arm above your shoulder? If the pain at night keeps you from rolling over, that needs to be addressed first. We explain when surgery should come first and when it shouldn't.

Reviewed by: Dr. Jihun Kim Director View Guide →
Plantar Fasciitis · Flat Feet

Plantar Fasciitis · Flat Feet

Do your first steps in the morning hurt, or do your feet tire quickly even after changing shoes? Your feet are where your body meets the ground, so when they're off, the strain travels up to your knees and lower back.

Reviewed by: Dr. Jihun Kim Director View Guide →
Bow Legs · Posture Correction

Bow Legs · Posture Correction

Does the shape of your legs bother you in the mirror? First, we'll tell you what can be changed and what can't. We also cover cases where tests show nothing wrong but the discomfort continues.

Reviewed by: Dr. Nahyun Park Associate Director View Guide →
Children's Growth

Children's Growth

Worried your child seems smaller than other kids their age? We explain how we judge where they are now, and what we look at when they eat well but it doesn't show up in their height. We won't rush you by making you anxious.

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Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Do you make the same resolution every year, only to have it fizzle out in a few days? Gaining the weight back isn't a matter of willpower. We'll clear up the most common misunderstandings one by one.

Reviewed by: Dr. Nahyun Park Associate Director View Guide →
Insomnia · Sleep Problems

Insomnia · Sleep Problems

Do you lie awake for a long time, or wake up before dawn? "I can't sleep" covers several different patterns, and each one points to a different place to look.

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After a Car Accident

After a Car Accident

Felt fine right after the accident, but started hurting a few days later? We explain why that happens, how the insurance process works, and even what stays with you emotionally, not just physically. We won't scare you into coming in.

Reviewed by: Dr. Nahyun Park Associate Director View Guide →
Acid Reflux · Bad Breath

Acid Reflux · Bad Breath

Taken stomach medicine for a long time, but still have that lump-in-the-throat feeling? We explain what else we look at when focusing on the stomach alone doesn't solve it.

Reviewed by: Dr. Jihun Kim Director View Guide →
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How do you take herbal medicine? Does acupuncture hurt? Is it covered by insurance? We've answered the things you're likely to wonder about before you come in.

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