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Studies say platelet-rich plasma treatments work
A single injection of PRP in the knee joint can significantly improve functional mobility, pain and quality of life after six weeks. At Regenerative Medicine & Rehabilitation of Hawaii, we know this to be true based on our patient outcomes and a recent study by...
Stem cells play a starring role in healing
Those who have been injured, suffered from arthritis, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, degenerative orthopedic conditions or back pain may not realize how stem cells play an essential role in staying healthy and active. Here’s why. Pain is your body talking to you,...
Regenerative Medicine & Rehabilitation opens in Honolulu
Demand is rising for nonsurgical alternatives to orthopedic and spine conditions as the pandemic continues. With elective surgeries in hospitals canceled amidst strains on Hawaii's health care system due to COVID-19, the pandemic has caused many to rethink surgery and...
Injury prevention is better than a pound of cure
What you can do? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You can help prevent injuries from occurring by warming up properly, stretching, and knowing your limits before engaging in physical activity. Making healthful choices can also help you stay active and...
Why massage may matter
What is massaging? Massage as a healing art has been dated back over 3000 years throughout various cultures such as Chinese, Hindus, Persians, and Egyptians. It is the application of soft-tissue manipulation techniques to the body, used to promote better circulation...
Back Pain: The skinny on back pain
Suffering from back pain? If you suffer from back pain, you're hardly alone. It is among the top five reasons people visit a doctor. In fact, statistics indicate that 80 percent of Americans will experience severe back pain at least once in their lives – at a cost of...
IN THE NEWS
KHON2 talks PRP therapy with Dr. Dwight
KHON 2 News featured Dr. Dwight Lin to share the benefits and drawbacks of PRP therapy. In this interview he is joined by a patient of his, Sharon Smith, to explain how he helped her with chronic shoulder pain through PRP therapy. “The problem is when you put...
Dr. Dwight Lin on KITV
Dr. Dwight Lin was featured on KITV news to share information about “plasma for your pain.” In this interview he talks about the advancing field of regenerative medicine and innovative treatments that use your own stem cells to treat painful conditions such as...