My wife had been having trouble with her shoulder. We had been to an orthopedic surgeon and had had MRI's and then was sent to Dr. Kim for an EMG. We found she had severe nerve and muscle damage in her shoulder. After several sessions with a physical therapist Dr Kim recommended PRP to the damaged nerves. We were hesitant at first, but we said ok. It has been one month since the procedure and she has full mobility and no pain. She is completely back to normal with the exception she needs to build up her strength again, but overall she is almost as good as new.

Gary S. ~ Cedar Rapids, IA

Had been bothered with arthritis for a few years and thought knee pain was a continuation. When cortisone injection gave no relief was scheduled for MRI, which showed a torn tendon above the knee, which normally would have required surgery. PRP Injection over a year ago and am able to go up and down stairs, relatively pain free. Oh yes it has also improved my arthrits knee problem.

Albert S. ~ North Liberty, IA

Before the PRP injection there was pain, it woke me up at night, I could not sleep, could not raise my arm level to my shoulder. I could not lift a gallon of milk. I had cortisone shots. I had surgery twice and the pain came back. After the PRP injection, I have no pain. I can, now, touch my left ear with my right arm[reaching overhead]. That says a lot because I just could not do this. For 40 years I had not been able to do that. This is the truth and I’m not exaggerating.

I would recommend PRP to anybody in the world. If they got pain, go PRP. All I have to say about Dr. Kim’s clinic is good. The nurses are polite. The service is prompt. Once Dr. Kim diagnosed my problem, he knew exactly what to do. I did not have to keep coming back over and over. It has changed my life.

John M. ~ Cedar Rapids, IA

I was a victim of a motor vehicle accident in 2008. I experienced failed back surgery syndrome following my first surgery. As a result of this, I went through a second surgery that same year. I was frustrated with the decisions that were not made following my first surgery. Following my second surgery, I decided to go to St. Luke’s Therapy Plus for my rehab where I started seeing Dr. Sunny Kim. Through Dr. Kim we began sessions of Trigger Point Dry Needling which helped with my tight muscles. Following those sessions, I began sessions with the SpineMed decompression bed. I felt great relief through those daily treatments . . . nerve pain gone; realignment of spine; less of the feeling of sensitivity in the surgical area; and definitely a better quality of life! I also have been treated with LiteCure deep tissue therapy to increase blood flow and to help with pain and inflamation. The SpineMed and LiteCure treatments are calming and noninvasive. Throughout this rehab time I continued with my physical therapy exercises. A piece of advice Dr. Kim gave me before I started these sessions was to try to keep your stress level in your life down . . . this can affect the healing process. I fully agree as I unfortunately have experienced this first hand. Dr. Kim is one of the most understanding doctors that I have experienced in my life. He listens and understands how I have been feeling. Based on this he knows what needs to transpire during my session. Dr. Kim’s pro-activeness in his field is a blessing to me and to the community.

Mary P. ~ Fairfax, IA

I was suffering back and shoulder pain that was the result of a motor vehicle accident. Before receiving treatments from Dr. Kim I could not bend past my knees and had pain down my left leg. I had pain from my left shoulder running down my arm and my left hand was numb. I was treated with regenerative injection therapy and have had no pain or numbness since. I have recomended Dr. Kim to family and friends and would not hesitate to seek further treatments from him if needed in the future.

Leo G. ~ Lisbon, IA

For over 10 years I have suffered from pain that woke me over and over every night. A constant grinding pain running down my left leg into my foot. Pain that worsened with most any activity, and was only lessened by medication. I forced myself to keep moving and tried to continue the activities that I used to love prior to the onset of this nightmare (within limitations). I failed two back surgeries and when I refused the 3rd offer to see a surgeon, was "prned" or fired from my latest doctor. My friend encouraged me to see Dr Kim, when I was having such terrible muscle spasms that it was making it difficult to even walk. Because of Dr Kim, I am pain free most of the time, and I am thankful for the work that he put into helping me. He cares about his patient's, and takes the problems home with him. (I know, because he figured out one of the complications contributing to my slow recovery while sitting at home!) Years of compensating in order to walk, or limping; had caused its' own set of problems. Dr Kim has brought back my life. I am off of all of the medications that I once could not function without. He strongly encouraged me to continue the physical therapy and spoke with them to keep my recovery on track!! I have never had a physician do anything like that!! I spent a small fortune trying to find some relief before I came to him. He was worth every penny I spent after insurance. I only wish I had found him sooner.

Linda G. ~ Cedar Rapids, IA

I just wanted to add to my testimonial from a couple of years ago, because at the time I wondered if I would have to continue to return for treatments in order to keep myself painfree...I just wanted to let those of you considering this treatment[SpineMED decompression]know that - the improvement can last! I do my exercises and work to maintain a strong core as directed by Dr Kim after completing the treatments on the table, and I remain almost completely pain free to this day. I sleep at night without pain or sleep medications. I will not hesitate to return should I ever need him again. My only regret is that I did not meet Dr Kim prior to my very first back surgery. I send everyone I meet with back and pain issues his way as I do believe in what he does. Thank you Dr Kim!!!!

Linda G. ~ Cedar Rapids, IA

I've experienced shoulder pain for a year. Finally I went to my physician who arranged for an MRI. The results showed a torn rotator cuff and my Doctor planned to refer me to a surgeon. Now I've already had 2 shoulder surgeries so I wasn't looking forward to another. I had heard of Dr. Kim's practice and the light therapy. I was willing to try anything before succumbing to another surgery. Dr. Kim gave me six treatments using the laser. I recently had a follow-up visit and told Dr. Kim my shoulder felt much better. I would highly recommend this therapy over something invasive. I have to admit, I was surprised by the outcome and am very glad I went this route instead of surgery. Please consider this avenue before anything invasive. Dr. Kim and his Nurse took very good care of me and I am happy to recommend his practice.

Tim C. ~ Cedar Rapids, IA

I have had an elbow injury for well over a year. I had therapy, which helped a great deal, but still had pain. The PRP injection has seemed to get me over the hump, and allowed my injury to continue to improve, rather than plateau where it had been. I must comment on Dr. Kim as well. He really impressed me with how personable he was and how he listens to his patients. He didn't treat me as just another number, but really listened to what I had to say and dealt with my injury on a personal level. I truly appreciated that and felt in his doing so, I was able to get excellent care! Thank you Dr. Kim and your staff!!

Heidi F. ~ Newhall, IA

I had low back pain, tingling and numbness in my right leg from the knee down to my foot. I made the usual rounds to get a diagnosis and help. I started with my medical Doctor who had an xray done of my lower back which showed arthritic changes and I was referred to a back specialist but my appointment was not for one month. So I saw a physical therapist for four therapy sessions which did help but the numbness and tingling did not entirely go away. When I saw the specialist he thought an injection in my low back would help. It did not. Since I had knee replacement surgery on my right leg, I went to the orthopedic Doctor to make sure that was o.k. Then an MRI was ordered which showed a large bulging disc in my lower back. I was referred to Dr. Kim and had six laser treatments on my lower back and leg. He thought that besides the bulging disc pinching a nerve that I also had chronic tendinitis . The treatments gave me relief and besides some residual numbness behind the knee I am pain free. If you have experienced the frustration of trying to get help for the type of problem I described, I certainly suggest seeing Dr. Kim. He was very empathetic and caring and so were his nurse and the assistant who gave the treatments which were short and painless.

Marjorie A. ~ Marion, IA