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philip kim
Pain Management Specialist | Pain Medicine
Dr. philip kim practices Pain Medicine in bryn mawr, pa. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. kim serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
32 years
Experience
Philip Kim
- Exton, PA
- Loyola University
- Accepting new patients
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How should I sleep to relieve lower back pain?
Best to sleep on your side with a pillow and back with a pillow under the legs.
Can a chiropractor help my hip pain?
It depends. Sometimes hip pain may be related to back conditions including sacroiliac and facets.
What helps with pain after tooth extraction?
Best is anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Which antidepressant is best for chronic pain?
Many, but best ones are tricyclic and SSRI such as duloxetine.
What can I take for uterine fibroid pain?
If persistent and considered neuropathic, would try pregabalin or gabapentin. Otherwise, NSAIDS such as ibuprofen.
Is massage or acupuncture better for neck pain?
Either one, but prefer massage, which can be by yourself or with somebody. Helps improve blood flow and helps with healing.
How do you stop period cramps?
Best to try NSAIDS such as ibuprofen.
What helps a child with a stomach ache?
Consider source of condition. Would try chamomile or ginger tea.
Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?
YEs okay to do but let anesthesia team. They may provide painkillers prior to procedure. Ask provider to add bicarbonate to local anesthesia to raise PH which helps with local READ MORE
YEs okay to do but let anesthesia team. They may provide painkillers prior to procedure. Ask provider to add bicarbonate to local anesthesia to raise PH which helps with local anesthetic injection
