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Dr. Yong Kim, D.C., C.C.S.T., C.C.S.P., ART
Background ~
Dr. Kim entered the field of chiropractic due to a personal experience which changed his life. During his teenage years, he suffered from chronic low back pain complicated with Sciatica caused by several auto accidents, bad posture and a few sports injuries. For years, he endured low back pain with radiating pain into his left buttock and leg. He tried traditional allopathic care and physical therapy for months with no success. At age 16, he signed up for a membership at 24 Hour Fitness. Years later, with regular exercise, he was able to manage and reduce his pain; however he still occasionally suffered form severe low back pain with Sciatica. One day after a partial recovery from a flare up, he decided to exercise at the gym and a Chiropractor noticed something wrong. The chiropractor took him to his clinic and treated him. After several weeks of treatments, he felt 100% better. It only took another week before Dr. Kim decided to pursue the profession of Chiropractic himself. Education ~ Dr. Kim performed his undergraduate studies for Chiropractic at San Jose State University. He then completed his doctoral studies in Chiropractic at Life Chiropractic College West. During his internship, he was one of the few elected clinicians as an Honors Intern and an Intern Supervisor to help other interns manage and care for approximately 1,000 patients per week. Dr. Kim has over 10 years of experience in the chiropractic field. Specialty Education ~ Dr. Kim continued his studies in neurology by the Carrick Institute for post doctoral education founded by Frederick Carrick, DC, PhD, DACAN, DABCN, DACNB, DAAPM, FACCN. Dr. Carrick is globally renowned for advanced research and clinical applications for neurological disorders and awakening many people out of comatose states. In 1999, PBS produced a documentary on Dr. Carrick’s work called, “Awakening the Brain.”Dr. Kim has utilized his clinical experience in neurology to successfully treat non-ablative neurological conditions such as cervical dystonia, benign positional vertigo, peripheral neuropathies and chronic pain from nociceptive sensitization.
In 2003, Dr. Kim earned his full certification in Active Release Techniques (ART). With this, he has successfully treated professional NBA, NFL, MLB, Ironman and many other athletes.
Dr Kim currently holds ART certifications in Spine, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Biomechanics and Long Tract Nerve Entrapments.
He is also certified in the Masters program and is distinguished as an Ironman Provider Network.
In 2006, Dr. Kim obtained his certification as a Chiropractic Sports Practitioner® (CCSP) by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. This specialized certification allows him further in-depth knowledge in the treatment of athletic injuries and the management of physical fitness.
Dr. Kim is also currently certified in Graston, a patented technique utilizing metal tools used to break down scar tissue. He is also experienced in sports taping and is an expert on physical rehabilitation.
Volunteer Work ~ Dr. Kim has volunteered his knowledge and treatment for local high school athletes. He was also the club chiropractor for 24 Hour Fitness in Sacramento and presently volunteers his time to assist personal trainers at 24 Hour Fitness and World Gym facilities with complex and chronic conditions.In September 2004, Dr. Kim was selected to administer Active Release Treatments® to the SILVER MEDAL United States Men's and Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team at the 2004 TJ MAXX Olympic Gymnastics Tour in Sacramento.
He had the honor of being a part of the ART Performance Care Team and treating the athletes at the 2004, 2007 and 2009 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Sports & Interests ~ Dr. Kim has always kept an active lifestyle by participating in sports. He played competitive league baseball from elementary school through high school. He also has experience in Tae Kwon Do and Jujitsu. Currently, his passions include weight training, cycling, racquetball, snow skiing and chasing his two canines around.He has always practiced what he preaches to his patients by regularly exercising at 24 Hour Fitness facilities for over 20 years.
Additional Information ~
During 2006 and 2007, Dr. Kim was a monthly contributing writer for Health & Fitness Magazine, a local publication dedicated to informing and enlightening readers on health and fitness issues affecting them and their community. His articles focused on the prevention and treatment of a variety of sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
He also has a broad spectrum of patients from state and local governmental agencies including various branches of law enforcement and several area school districts such as police officers, firemen, and teachers.
PERFORMANCE Chiropractic & Sports Care
Specializing in ~
- Active Release Techniques® - Soft Tissue Management
- Spinal Manipulation/Mobilization
- Upper & Lower Extremity Manipulation/Mobiization
- Post Operative Scar Tissue Management
- Exercise Strengthening
- Biomechanical & Postural Assessments
- Gait Assessment
- Custom Orthotics
- Treatment of:
- Headaches
- Shoulder & Elbow conditions
- CTS
- Tendonitis
- Sciatica
- Knee & Leg pain
- Sports & Over-Use Injuries
- Personal Injuries including Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Complex Conditions
Active Release Techniques® - Soft Tissue Management System
The Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management System was developed and founded by Dr. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. Dr. Leahy is currently conducting research with the University of California San Diego Medical School on cumulative trauma disorders. Additionally, he serves on the Colorado Division of Worker’s Compensation Guidelines Committee for the treatment of cumulative trauma disorders. Dr. Leahy’s works have been published in several peer- reviewed journals. Active Release provides a way to diagnose and treat the underlying causes of a variety of conditions collectively called cumulative trauma disorders. These disorders are also known as repetitive stress injuries or "overuse" syndromes. These syndromes are given familiar names like rotator cuff syndrome, tendonitis and plantar fascitis. Other conditions that fall directly into this category are post- operative scar tissue, carpal tunnel, chronic low back pain, and hyper extension/flexion injury (whiplash). Understanding Soft Tissue Dysfunction ~
Upon an initial injury (repetitive strain or direct trauma) the first process to take place is inflammation. This is the first step to the body's healing process and along with this; cells migrate to the area to lay down new fibers to repair the injured ones. These fibers are rough and unorganized and termed scar tissue. Kind of like when you have a hole in the wall and lay down the plaster to fill it, you have to sand it down and smooth it out before you can paint it again. This scar tissue contracts over time thereby shortening the muscle fibers and not allowing for a strong contraction (weak muscle). So now most practitioners believe that we have to strengthen the area due to this weak muscle. These fibers however, also act as sandpaper when the muscle contracts, irritating the area more and inflaming it further. This leads to more pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion and with nerve entrapments like carpal tunnel, more tingling in the fingers and aches. This scar tissue becomes so dense and strong it’s like “crazy glue”. In the chronic stage of this cycle it leads to a decrease in blood flow to the tissue, decreased oxygen and therefore an increase in scar tissue. Simple stretching at this point is also not very effective. Only when enough of this scar tissue is broken down can a strengthening program begin, otherwise this cumulative injury cycle keeps perpetuating. This is why most rehabilitation programs (situation dependent) fail or are very limited.
To understand soft tissue injury, you must comprehend the basic mechanism of cumulative injury. Cumulative trauma disorder is the major injury problem in the workforce and the general population in this country. Federal statistics show that it now surpasses back pain, and has worsened by 670 percent in the last 5 years. Past therapies such as massage, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, rest, exercise and surgery – have all failed to treat them effectively. Symptoms of cumulative trauma disorders are sensations of tingling, burning, aching and weaknesses. When a muscle, tendon, ligament, or nerve is damaged from trauma or overuse, the body will attempt to repair the damage with scar tissue. These scar tissue adhesions left untreated perpetuate the cumulative injury cycle and result in progressive loss of function and increased pain. Soft tissue dysfunction often leads to a loss of flexibility, strength, and range of motion. People often attribute these losses to "just getting old," but this is seldom the case. Active Release separates, releases, and stretches the connective tissue adhesions, restores vascular and lymph circulation, and increases your range of motion, flexibility, and strength. The treatments can be a bit uncomfortable, or even a little painful, but this pain is an important indicator that the problem has been located and signals that the treatments are correcting the injury. Patients often report that it "hurts good." Regardless of your activity level you can benefit from Active Release. From those who are victims of car accidents -- or even the proud weekend warrior -- Active Release has proven to be a fast, effective, non-invasive way to heal a wide variety of soft tissue injuries.
Why Active Release is Different ~ Active Release is a highly successful approach to injuries of muscles, tendons, nerves, and the surrounding soft tissues. Active Release is not massage, physiotherapy, or chiropractic care. While those procedures relieve muscle and motion dysfunction, they do not necessarily address the underlying problems caused by scar tissue formation. The THREE most common mechanisms of injury are:
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1. Acute trauma |
All three are part of the cumulative injury cycle. Soft tissue structures in the body change or adapt with time; these changes are predictable and can be felt by the doctor. |
ART isn’t just for athletes, it provides relief from many common repetitive strain and soft-tissue injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, shoulder pain, shin splints and tennis elbow.
Chiropractic Therapy
Chiropractic is a health care discipline that emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. It recognizes that many factors affect health, including exercise, diet, rest, environment and heredity. In addition, Doctor’s of Chiropractic recognize the value and responsibility of working in cooperation with other health care practitioners when it is in the best interest of the patient. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health. Of primary concern to the doctor of chiropractic are structural and/or functional abnormalities of the vertebral column, known clinically as the “vertebral subluxation complex.” A Doctor of Chiropractic will work to detect and correct subluxations, restoring the flow of nerve impulses throughout the body and improving the function of the neuro-musculo-skeletal system.
