THE ART OF GETTING YOU BACK IN THE GAME
REGENERATIVE
SPORTS MEDICINE
DO YOU STRUGGLE
WITH PAIN?
Pain, whether acute or chronic, can significantly disrupt your ability to move and function. It often isn't until we experience pain or injury that we recognize just how essential functional movement is to our quality of life.
At KRM, we frequently treat patients dealing with pain caused by tissue dysfunction, most commonly due to overuse injuries, repetitive movements, deconditioned muscles, or sports-related trauma (especially from our beloved weekend warriors). When the body’s supportive structures fail to function properly, pain is often the result.
Chronic pain may present as a dull ache, sharp stabbing sensation, or deep throbbing discomfort. Over time, persistent pain signals can lead to muscle weakening and compensation patterns that place stress on other areas of the body, leading to pain far from the original injury site.
We also see many patients whose old acute injuries have evolved into chronic issues due to incomplete healing or reinjury. For instance, low back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat. It often stems from chronic instability of the core musculature that supports the pelvis, typically worsened by prolonged sitting or seemingly simple movements like bending over.
Our approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of your pain, not just managing symptoms. Through a personalized treatment plan and preventative strategies, our goal at KRM is to help you live a pain-free, fully functional life.
THE RUNAROUND: Why the System Fails Chronic Pain Patients
Most people begin their journey to address pain, dysfunction, or disease by visiting their primary care provider (PCP), whether a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. In today’s healthcare system, PCPs serve as the gatekeepers, managing access to specialists and diagnostic resources. However, when it comes to chronic pain or non-traumatic injuries, many PCPs have limited training in kinesiology (the study of human movement) and physical medicine.
Following standardized protocols and constrained by time, providers often prescribe NSAIDs or other medications to manage symptoms. Because most chronic injuries are not caused by acute trauma, imaging is rarely ordered at first. If symptoms persist, patients may be referred to basic physical therapy or offered corticosteroid injections. Additional imaging like MRIs or CT scans is often delayed due to insurance protocols, requiring preliminary X-rays first.
Eventually, if pain and dysfunction continue, the patient may be referred to a specialist—who often repeats exams, orders advanced imaging, and may even recommend surgical intervention.
The truth is, the conventional medical model isn’t designed to diagnose or treat the root cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain. It’s designed to manage symptoms, not solve them.
Frustrated by limited progress, many patients turn to chiropractors, massage therapists, or rehab professionals, often finding only short-term relief. Chronic pain typically stems from underlying dysfunctions in movement, posture, and structural integrity—issues that require time, attention, and a whole-body analysis to understand.
At KRM, we focus on restoring functional movement and resolving imbalances in joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. We take the time to assess the entire kinetic chain, uncovering the real cause of pain and designing treatment plans that create long-term change.
Chronic pain is complex, but with the right tools, time, and perspective, it can be resolved.
DO YOU HAVE AN ACUTE INJURY?
Acute injuries typically result from a sudden application of force that exceeds the body's structural limits. These high-impact forces can instantly compromise tissue integrity, causing bone fractures, tendon ruptures, ligament sprains, or muscle tears. The primary distinction between acute and chronic injuries lies in the intensity and immediacy of the force involved.
Acute injuries range in severity, from minor, painful incidents like a stubbed toe to critical, life-threatening traumas. In severe cases, the conventional medical model excels, offering essential interventions such as surgery, immobilization, casting, and pain control. Post-surgical rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, myofascial release, and progressive strengthening protocols to restore function.
However, once the body initiates its natural healing response, regenerative sports medicine becomes crucial in rebuilding and accelerating tissue repair. At our clinic, we utilize advanced therapies such as Shockwave (ESWT), EMTT, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Peptides, and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) to optimize recovery. Whether you're a professional athlete or a high-performance professional, our integrative regenerative approach is designed to get you back to peak performance, faster and more completely than conventional care alone.