Holly and Keith: At the Rock Gym

Degenerative Disc Disease - Shoulder Arthritis - Torn Labrum

Dr Richard Kim has had a profound impact on the health of our family. My wife Hollie had degenerative disc disease and couldn’t sit comfortably, much less exercise, when we engaged Dr Kim approximately 5 years ago. She was looking at having her back fused with titanium rods. Instead, she underwent the stem cell procedure which resulted in a full recovery, now allowing her to rock climb, hike, and practice yoga. The true litmus test is that we don’t even discuss her past unless we see someone suffering from a similar issue. The procedure that she had was truly lifechanging!

Personally, I have had two stem cell procedures, one that corrected plantar fasciitis and one to address arthritis and a torn labrum in my right shoulder. I was considered a candidate for shoulder replacement when I visited Dr Kim. The procedures were minimally invasive, and I also have benefited from a full recovery. I weight train and rock climb with great confidence, which I consider to be fantastic given that I am 66 years old! But wait, there is more…

"Three years ago, my 93-year-old dad had an immensely painful shoulder with advanced arthritis. It was so bad he was having a tough time dressing himself. He went to Dr Kim and underwent stem cell therapy. He recovered a significant amount of range of motion with a significant reduction of pain. My dad, at 96 years of age, exercises in the gym six days a week and lives a mobile and independent life. It seems to me that we are never too old to take advantage of regenerative medicine!"

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Holly and Keith: At the Rock Gym

Degenerative Disc Disease - Shoulder Arthritis - Torn Labrum