Pain Management and Rehabilitation Center

About Our Center

The KMC Pain Management and Rehabilitation Center was established in partnership with Seoul AhnKang Hospital, the largest pain management and rehabilitation center in South Korea with over 20 years of experience.  

Struggling with chronic, intractable pain and persistent pain from sports injuries are serious health conditions. The Pain Management and Rehabilitation Center’s team of medical professionals specializing in musculoskeletal pain management is dedicated to patient care and improving the standard of living for all patients.   

The Pain Management and Rehabilitation Center is home to a variety of modern and traditional Korean, steroid-free, and minimally invasive procedures for optimal pain relief, as well as offers neurologic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy to improve mobility and restore body function.

FIMS stands for Fluoroscopy Guided Interventional Musculoskeletal Adhesiolysis and Nerve Stimulation. It is a non-surgical pain management procedure that is globally acclaimed for its steroid-free and minimally invasive approach, making it the preferred choice for those who want to avoid the side effects of steroidal pain medication and complex surgery.

Did you know that FIMS can be just as effective as surgery? That’s because it works by activating proprioceptors, the nerve endings in your muscles, tendons, and ligaments that are responsible for body position, motion, and force. Pain often shows up as a result of damage to these nerves due to injury or the burden of daily, repetitive motion.

Physical therapy is crucial for long-term pain alleviation. Our expert physicians conduct thorough assessments of your body function to identify issues like poor posture, mal-alignments, and balance impairments. To better understand the overall condition of your musculoskeletal system, we use cutting-edge diagnostic machines that assess your muscle function, endurance, and range of motion. Based on these evaluations, we tailor personalized physical therapy plans and get you started toward rehabilitation.

Our rehabilitation center offers a range of advanced solutions such as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) to promote nerve regeneration and stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. We combine these treatments with exercise therapy for optimal outcomes.

For the first time in Qatar, we bring you unique pain management treatments rooted in the ancient practice of Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM). Korean medicine traditions can be traced as far back as 300 BCE. They focus on cultivating well-being through healing and restoring the harmony between body, mind, and soul. The most common applications of TKM are acupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion, all of which we offer here at KMC.

Traditional Korean Medicine serves as an alternative mode of treatment or an effective supplemental route to your mainstream procedures. All therapies are performed by licensed professionals from South Korea, where TKM doctors undergo rigorous medical training just like their modern medicine counterparts. In Korea, there are only approximately 600 specialists licensed in acupuncture and moxibustion medicine, and our board-certified physician is among the prestigious few.

Treatments
  • Pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders and pain caused by damage to the nervous system may have different symptoms and are often not resolved, even with drug treatment.
  • In rehabilitation pain treatment, pain is controlled by alleviating inflammation and muscle stiffness through various physical therapy techniques such as heat therapy, cold therapy, laser therapy, phototherapy, electrotherapy, and ultrasound therapy, as well as muscle reeducation and restoring lost physical functions.
  • Our clinic is proud to offer Fluoroscopy Guided Interventional Musculoskeletal Adhesiolysis and Nerve Stimulation (FIMS), a globally recognized treatment developed by Dr. Ahn, Kang MD, PhD. FIMS is a non-surgical, steroid-free procedure that targets the root causes of pain by restoring impaired neural pathways and allowing the body to heal itself naturally.
  • Exercise therapy emphasizes the importance of proper movement and posture in the healing process. Our approach to exercise therapy is rooted in the belief that the primary treatment occurs within the patient’s own body, supported by our expert guidance.
  • Acupuncture is an essential component of our rehabilitation services, deeply rooted in the rich tradition of Korean medicine. This therapy involves the precise insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, to stimulate the flow of energy according to the principles of Korean medicine.
  • Cupping therapy, a cornerstone of traditional Korean medicine, is a powerful technique that complements acupuncture and other therapies at our center. This ancient practice involves placing suction cups on the skin to create a vacuum that draws blood to the surface, enhancing circulation and promoting healing.
Packages
  • Designed with a comprehensive Korean approach to women’s health, this package specifically addresses abdominal pain (including menstrual pain and cramps). Acupuncture, known for its ability to balance the body's energy, is used to release neurotransmitters that reduce pain, providing a natural and effective solution. 

    • 5 sessions 
    • Acupuncture 
    • Herbal tea therapy 
    • Infrared therapy 
  • This package focuses on alleviating chronic and acute headaches through a combination of acupuncture and infrared and cupping treatments. These therapies work together to balance the body's energy, reduce tension, and promote circulation, providing lasting relief from headaches. 

    • 5 sessions 
    • Infrared therapy 
    • Magnetoelectric acupuncture 
    • Movement cupping 
  • This package is designed to address joint pain caused by arthritis, injury, or other conditions. It aims to reduce inflammation, improve joint function, and enhance overall mobility. 

    • 5 sessions 
    • Infrared therapy 
    • Acupuncture 
    • Dry cupping 
  • This package targets muscle pain, whether from overuse, injury, or chronic conditions. Combining physical therapy, acupuncture, cupping, and Korean herbal medicine, it aims to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and promote muscle relaxation. 

    • 8 sessions 
    • Acupuncture 
    • Infrared therapy 
    • Wet cupping
    • Stone moxa 
  • For those suffering from muscle sprains, this package combines acupuncture sessions and cupping to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and speed up the healing process. 

    • 5 sessions 
    • Infrared therapy 
    • Saam acupuncture 
    • Wet cupping 
  • A personalized approach to rehabilitation and pain relief, focusing on restoring function, improving mobility, and enhancing overall well-being. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to prevent future pain, this package provides expert care tailored to your unique needs. 

    • 6 physiotherapy sessions (45 min) 
    • 3 treatment modalities (ESWT, TENS, Electrical Stimulation, Infrared or Vasopneumatic devices) 
  • Focusing on balancing the digestive system and reducing discomfort, this treatment plan utilizes age-old Korean therapy to provide natural relief for stomachaches. Acupuncture and herbal treatments work together to soothe the stomach and promote digestive health. 

    • 5 sessions 
    • Infrared therapy 
    • Acupuncture 
    • Dry cupping 
Department
Doctors
Dr. Kiyoung Kim
Head of Pain Management, Rehabilitation & Korean Medicine Center
Dr. Juneho Kang
Senior Consultant – Family Medicine (Pain management, FIMS)
Dr. Seungmin Kathy Lee
Senior Consultant - Korean Medicine
Dr. Anmar Qashqish
Senior Consultant – Anesthesiology and Pain Management
Minseok Hong
Head of Physical Therapy
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