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Core Medical & Wellness

Multi-disciplinary medical team specializing in non-surgical orthopedics, pain management, rheumatology, manual therapy and integrated wellness solutions.

Core Medical & Wellness are interventional pain management physicians specializing in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and other joint pain in a compassionate and caring environment. We use state of the art equipment and treatment techniques to reduce or eliminate your pain so that you may work and live as you desire.

10/26/2026

More photos from our grand opening! 📸

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, Oct. 22 to celebrate CORE Spine & Joint Center at 256 Stuyvesant Avenue in Lyndhurst: Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, Commissioner of Public Affairs Karen F. Carrino, our physicians and team, family, friends and neighbors.

New patients start with a Personalized Care Discovery Call.
Call or text (201) 942-1240
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Read the full story: https://coremedicalwellness.com/core-spine-joint-center-grand-opening-lyndhurst/

10/26/2026

CORE Spine & Joint Center, part of CORE Medical & Wellness, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 256 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ.

Thank you to Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and Commissioner of Public Affairs Karen F. Carrino for joining our physicians, team members, family, friends and community guests for the ceremony and tour.

From Dr. Kang: "For 18 years, we have been proud to serve the Lyndhurst community and earn the trust of our neighbors." "Our goal is to help patients understand their treatment options."

CORE Spine & Joint Center offers physician-led care for spine, joint and musculoskeletal concerns. Clinical team: chiropractic physicians Dr. Maris Fraga and Dr. Harry Maroulakos with CORE pain management physicians Richard Kang, MD and Jag Desai, MD.

New patients start with a Personalized Care Discovery Call.

Hours: Mon 9-5, Tue 10-7, Wed 10-6, Thu 10-7, Fri 9-5, Sat closed, Sun 10-3.
Call or text (201) 942-1240
corespineandjointcenter.com
Read more: https://coremedicalwellness.com/core-spine-joint-center-grand-opening-lyndhurst/

07/30/2026

Thinking about seeing a pain specialist, but not sure what to expect? You aren't alone.

We get questions all the time, so we rounded up the 5 we hear most and answered them for you.

At CORE, you're a person with a unique story, not just another patient we're rushing out the door. Whether it's back pain, neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, or a sports injury, our goal is simple: to help you get back to what moves you — often without surgery or medication.

Still have a question we didn't cover? Drop it in the comments or call us at (201) 729-0001. 📞
📍 Lyndhurst · Wyckoff · Kenilworth · Closter · Aberdeen, NJ
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04/18/2026

Your joint pain isn’t inflammation.

You tried pills.
You tried cortisone shots.
Someone mentioned surgery.

Yet your knee still hurts when you climb stairs.
Your back still locks up after sitting.
Your shoulder still wakes you at night.

Here is what most people miss.

Chronic joint and spine pain is not one problem.

It is three.

🦴 Tissue damage
Cartilage thins. Discs dry out. Tendons fray.

⚡ Nerve irritation
Nerves fire pain signals too fast.

🔥 Whole-body inflammation
Sleep, stress, gut health, and hormones block repair.

Pain meds dull signals.
They do not rebuild tissue.

This is where regenerative medicine enters the picture.

At Core Medical & Wellness, Dr. Richard Kang combines:

🌱 MUSE stem cells
🧬 Wharton’s Jelly
💉 Targeted peptide therapy

Each plays a role.

MUSE cells are a special type of stem cell first identified in Japan.

They stand out because they:

• Survive low oxygen and high inflammation
• Travel toward injured tissue on their own
• Support repair in cartilage, bone, and nerve tissue

The product used contains a 20 percent MUSE cell concentration inside Wharton’s Jelly.

Wharton’s Jelly comes from umbilical cord tissue.

It acts as a scaffold.
It holds cells in place.
It releases growth factors over time.

Early studies show knee arthritis patients report pain and function improvement months after a single treatment.

Peptides support the process.

Two often used:

• BPC-157 for tendon and ligament repair
• TB-500 for tissue healing and blood flow

Animal studies and early human data show faster tendon-to-bone healing and lower inflammatory buildup.

Here is how the protocol works.

Phase 1: Prep
You start peptide therapy for a few weeks.
Goal: improve blood flow and lower inflammation.

Phase 2: Injection
Under ultrasound guidance, MUSE-enriched Wharton’s Jelly is placed into the joint or spine.
The visit takes under an hour.
Most patients go home the same day.

Phase 3: Recovery
You continue peptide support and physical therapy.
Pain and function are tracked for up to 12 months.

Most patients report:

📅 4 to 8 weeks
Early changes in pain.

📅 3 to 6 months
Stronger gains in movement and daily function.

📅 Up to 12 months
Continued improvement.

For spine cases, MUSE cells may survive better inside damaged discs because they tolerate harsh environments.

Not everyone qualifies.

Strong candidates:

• Chronic joint or spine pain
• Limited relief from standard care
• Goal to delay or avoid surgery
• Willing to support healing with movement and nutrition

These treatments are investigational.
They are used under physician supervision with full informed consent.

Ask yourself:

Are you masking pain?
Or are you working to repair tissue?

If you want to review your imaging, your options, and your goals, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kang.

Your body has repair systems.

The question is whether you will support them.

04/07/2026

Think it’s “just” a minor crash?

That low‑speed fender bender you walked away from
Can leave pain for months.

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a car accident.

Most people misunderstand it.

Your head snaps back and forth.
Your spine moves at high speed.
Joints, discs, ligaments, and muscles take the hit.

And it’s not only your neck.

The force travels through your entire spine.

That is why many people feel:

🚗 Neck pain and stiffness worse with movement
🧠 Headaches starting at the base of the skull
💥 Pain between the shoulder blades or into the arms
🔻 Low back, buttock, or hip pain
😵 Dizziness, poor sleep, trouble concentrating

Pain often starts within 24 hours.

Sometimes it shows up days later.

Adrenaline masks the damage.

Here is what most people get wrong.

They rest for weeks.
They wear a rigid neck collar.
They wait for it to pass.

Research shows prolonged immobilization slows recovery.

Movement matters.

About half to two‑thirds of patients recover over time.

A meaningful group develops chronic pain lasting six months or longer.

Higher early pain increases that risk.

So what works?

Early active care.

• Stay mobile
• Start gentle range of motion
• Begin structured physical therapy
• Strengthen deep neck and core muscles
• Correct posture at work and while driving

If pain continues, a specialist looks deeper.

Facet joints cause chronic neck pain in roughly half of whiplash cases.

Diagnostic injections help confirm the source.

Targeted treatments include:

💉 Medial branch blocks to pinpoint joint pain
🎯 Image‑guided injections for precision
🔥 Radiofrequency ablation to interrupt pain signals for months

Surgery is rare.

Most patients improve without it.

Your pain is not “in your head.”

It often comes from specific injured structures.

Have you had neck or back pain since a crash and hoped it would fade?

How long have you waited?

Early action changes outcomes.

04/03/2026

Chronic pain pills miss the target.

Most treatments try to mute pain signals.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy takes a different route.

You sit in a pressurized chamber.

You breathe 100% oxygen.

Pressure rises to 2.0 to 2.5 ATA.

Sessions last about 90 minutes.

Under pressure, your blood carries more oxygen.

More oxygen reaches inflamed nerves, damaged tissue, and underperforming brain regions.

Here is what research shows:

🔥 Reduces inflammation linked to chronic pain
🩸 Improves blood flow by growing new micro‑vessels
🧠 Supports brain rewiring in pain disorders
🩹 Speeds tissue repair and collagen production

It does not mask pain.

It targets root drivers.

Fibromyalgia shows the strongest data.

In controlled trials, patients who completed 40 to 60 sessions reported:

✅ Large drops in pain scores
✅ Better sleep
✅ Improved daily function
✅ Higher quality of life

Brain scans showed changes in areas tied to focus and emotional control.

Patients with fibromyalgia after traumatic brain injury saw the strongest shifts.

The protocol mattered:

• 40 to 60 sessions
• 5 days per week
• 90 minutes each
• Medical‑grade hard chamber at about 2.0 ATA

Low‑pressure home units did not show these results.

CRPS research is smaller but promising.

In a randomized trial at 2.4 ATA:

• Pain dropped more in the treatment group
• No major side effects reported

CRPS involves poor micro‑circulation and nerve inflammation.

Oxygen under pressure addresses both.

Doctors have used HBOT for decades for:

• Decompression sickness
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Radiation tissue damage
• Diabetic foot wounds

Now pain and longevity medicine are paying attention.

If you live with chronic pain and feel stuck, ask yourself:

Are you treating symptoms?

Or are you addressing tissue oxygen and inflammation?

The difference matters.

03/31/2026

Think knee pain means surgery?

If your knees ache when you climb stairs
If you avoid long walks
If you feel stiff after sitting

You have options before a knee replacement.

Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of adults.

One of the first questions patients ask me is:

“What else can I try?”

Here’s the straight answer.

🦵 Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Often called “gel shots.”
They restore cushioning inside the joint.
Best for early to moderate arthritis.
When they work, relief lasts about 6 months.
Many patients repeat them twice a year.
They pair well with exercise and weight loss.

⚡ Steroid Injections
They reduce pain fast.
Relief fades sooner.
Repeated use raises concerns about cartilage health.
Not ideal for long-term, repeated use.

🩸 PRP Injections
We draw your blood.
We concentrate healing growth factors.
We inject them into the knee.
Studies show PRP often outperforms hyaluronic acid for pain and function.
Results depend on how the PRP is prepared.
Experience matters.

🧬 Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMAC)
We collect cells from your own bone marrow.
We concentrate them.
We inject them into the joint.
Research shows meaningful pain and function improvement.
This is one of the strongest supported regenerative options right now.

🌿 Amniotic and Placental Products
These contain growth factors and anti-inflammatory signals.
Early studies show symptom relief up to 12 months in some patients.
They calm inflammation.
They do not regrow cartilage.
Research is still growing.

There is no single best injection.

Think in steps:

Early arthritis → start with hyaluronic acid.
Not enough relief → consider PRP.
Looking beyond that → discuss BMAC with a trained provider.

Here’s what many people miss:

Injections work best as part of a plan.

🏃 Consistent strength training
⚖️ Weight management
🤝 Ongoing follow-up with your provider

The patients who stay active in their care see the best results.

If your knee pain limits your life, ask yourself:

Have you explored every non-surgical option yet?

03/24/2026

Menopause pain is not aging.

Your knees ache.

Your fingers feel stiff in the morning.

Your back hurts after sitting.

You blame time.

More than half of women in perimenopause and menopause report joint and muscle pain.

Hormones drive much of it.

When estrogen drops, your body shifts:

🦴 Cartilage repair slows and joints lose cushioning
📉 Bone density drops and fracture risk rises
🔥 Inflammation rises as immune balance shifts
💪 Muscle mass falls and body fat rises, adding stress to hips and knees
🧠 Pain sensitivity rises as the nervous system processes signals

You feel it when:

✋ Your grip feels weak at wake up
🪜 Stairs strain your knees
🪑 Getting out of a chair hurts
😴 Poor sleep from hot flashes fuels next day pain

Sometimes X-rays show arthritis.

Sometimes scans look fine and pain stays.

Doctors call it arthralgia.

I see women in their 40s and 50s who trained, worked, raised families, and moved with ease.

Then periods slow.

Pain starts.

Old injuries flare.

Mild arthritis turns into daily pain.

Hormone replacement therapy plays a role in treatment for some women.

Estrogen supports cartilage, bone, muscle, and pain signaling.

Recent FDA label changes give clearer guidance for women who weigh this option.

HRT is not for everyone.

Pain care works best with a plan:

• Hormone evaluation
• Bone density screening
• Strength training to slow muscle loss
• Sleep support
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition

If your joints changed with your cycle, ask yourself:

Did pain rise when estrogen fell?

Your pain has a source.

Start there.

If you want help building a plan, book an appointment and talk through your options.

03/21/2026

The “Wolverine stack” for pain?

You’ve seen the name.

BPC-157 + TB-500.

Marketed for faster recovery.
Shared in gym forums.
Talked about in chronic pain groups.

So what does the research say?

Here’s what we know from preclinical studies.

🦴 BPC-157 supports tendon and ligament healing by increasing collagen synthesis
🩸 It promotes new blood vessel growth, which improves oxygen delivery to injured tissue
🔥 It reduces inflammatory signals like TNF-α and IL-6

TB-500 often gets paired with it for tissue repair and recovery support.

Together, people call this combo the “Wolverine stack.”

Why the hype?

Because chronic pain often involves:

• Poor blood flow
• Ongoing inflammation
• Slow soft tissue healing

Address those three, and recovery shifts.

But here’s the part most posts skip.

Large human trials are still lacking.

Long-term safety data in humans remains limited.

From 2023 to 2026, FDA peptide regulation shifted.

Earlier restrictions limited compounding access.

Under the 2026 framework, licensed pharmacies can compound peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 again with a doctor’s prescription.

Access changed.

The evidence base did not suddenly expand.

If you live with chronic pain, ask yourself:

Are you chasing trends?

Or are you building a plan based on data, medical guidance, and long-term outcomes?

Pain management works best when you:

✅ Understand the mechanism
✅ Review the research
✅ Talk with a qualified physician
✅ Track outcomes over time

Quick fixes attract attention.

Sustained recovery requires strategy.

Before you try the next stack, have the hard conversation with your doctor.

Your joints, spine, and future mobility depend on it.

03/17/2026

Your back pain needs more pills?

If your lower back hurts most days for over 3 months, doctors call it chronic low back pain.

You feel it when you:

🪑 Sit at your desk
🛏️ Try to sleep
🧒 Pick up your kids
🚶 Stand or walk for long

This type of pain affects millions of adults each year.

It limits work.

It cuts into family time.

It drains your mood.

Many people think shots or medication are the only answers.

They are not the only tools.

Research shows movement and mind–body care improve long-term back pain.

At our clinic, we use three approaches alongside medical care:

🧘 Yoga
- Builds strength around your spine
- Improves flexibility
- Uses breathing to lower stress

🤸 Pilates
- Targets core muscles
- Trains posture
- Focuses on controlled movement

📍 Acupuncture
- Stimulates specific points
- Reduces pain signals
- Eases muscle tension

Why does this matter?

Your lower back supports you all day.

When muscles grow weak and posture slips, your spine loses support.

Stress adds fuel to the fire. It increases how intense pain feels.

Stronger muscles support your spine.

Better balance reduces strain.

Lower stress decreases pain sensitivity.

Patients who pair these therapies with physical therapy, better sleep, and healthy weight see steady progress.

Not overnight.

But week by week.

What would change in your life if sitting through dinner felt easy again?

If sleep came without back pain waking you up?

You have more options than you think.

Which one will you try first?

https://coremedicalwellness.com/chronic-low-back-pain-yoga-pilates-acupuncture/

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Lyndhurst, NJ
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