AboutDr. John H. Park, D.C., C.S.C.S. Expertise Dr. Park is the founder and clinic director of Progressive Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation in Rockville, MD. As an athlete and former competitor in Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dr. Park has extensive knowledge in treating sports-related injuries. He has been featured in Men's Fitness Magazine and has lectured on topics related to ergonomics, exercise, health, and fitness. With his knowledge as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, he has helped professional athletes including players in the NFL and NBA, professionals on the PGA tour, and several of the nation's best Mixed Martial Arts and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitors. He has also worked with some of the top NCAA athletes in the Midwest rehabilitate injuries and return them to competition. Whether you are a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you can be sure Dr. Park and his staff will get you back to doing the things you enjoy the most. For more info visit www.ProSpineRehab.com or www.yourMMAdoctor.com
Experience Nine years of clinical experience in private practice and group practice along with post-graduate training in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports injuries. Dr. Park has lectured and written on various topics in health, exercise, ergonomics, and fitness and has treated amateur and professional athletes throughout the country.
Organizations ACA
MCA
NSCA
Publications http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_5_20/ai_n6011840 Elbow Pain: Anatomy of an Armbar Injury (August 2008 FIGHT! magazine) http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/sports/othersports/31ears.html Back Pain in MMA (April 2008 FIGHT! magazine)
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Shoulder_Pain_and_Mixed_Martial_Arts_10_30_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/The_ART_of_Pain_Relief_11_07_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/When_Its_More_Than_Just_a_Pain_in_the_Neck_11_30_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Knee_Injuries__Part_1_12_12_2007.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Knee_Injuries__Part_2_01_10_2008.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Back_Pain_in_MMA_01_29_2008.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Elbow_Injuries_Part_1_03_06_2008.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Elbow_Injuries_Part_2_04_01_2008.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Prolotherapy_Injections_to_Build_Healthy_Tissue_05_06_2008.html
http://www.onthemat.com/articles/Supplements_for_MMA_Athletes_07_02_2008.html
Education/Credentials Doctor of Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS) through NSCA
Bachelor of Science Human Biology, National University of Health Sci.
Bacehlor of Science Biology, University of MD
Certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider
Postgraduate trainging in the Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Question FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU, I'VE HAD 2 BACK SURGIES ALREADY WITH L5-S1 FUSION. JUST HAD ANOTHER MRI AND SAID ANTERIOR WEDING OF T11 AND T12 WHICH IS CHRONIC, AND ALSO SMALL DISC PROTRSIONS T1-T2-T5-T6AND T6-T7. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN, DO YOU THINK MY BACK IS TOTALLY GOING AWAY AND IS IT SOMETHING THAT MAY REQUIRE ANOTHER SURGERY. THANK YOU SO MUCH, GOD BLESS YOU.
Answer You've got a lot of degenerative changes in your back. Whether you need surgery or not depends on your symptoms, whether or not you have a stable spine, your age, general health, etc. The answers you seek need to come from someone who is able to take a full health history and perform a physical examination. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
