Kim has lived with chronic pain for more than two decades – a pain that gradually worsened over time, until it had spread to various joints and muscles throughout her body. She looked for a solution for years and finally found relief at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services in Penn Hills – just minutes from her home. She began working with physical therapist Emily Miskell, PT, on stretching and strengthening exercises plus instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), a technique used to ease pain and tightness in the body. She uses weights, bands, and an exercise bike during her physical therapy sessions. Thanks to physical therapy, Kim says she can stand longer, walk farther, and sit longer without pain. And in early 2022, she finally made a long-planned trip to Arizona. “Emily immediately understood the pain I was going through,” says Kim. “She and everyone there at CRS were genuinely concerned. Their personal care and attitude were — and still are — remarkable.” #UPMCCRS Read K...