About Pain

Chest wall pain and shoulder pain after working out is a common complaint, often dismissed as “normal” soreness. While delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is typical, persistent or sharp pain can signal overuse, tendon strain, nerve damage, or improper load management. Anterior chest pain, in particular, can be associated with conditions such as costochondritis and…

Chronic abdominal pain, particularly intractable pain that resists conventional treatments, can devastate quality of life. For patients with conditions like pancreatic cancer, chronic pancreatitis, or abdominal visceral neuropathy, pain often becomes a relentless companion. Opioid medication may offer temporary relief but can come with risks of dependency, tolerance, and side effects like constipation or sedation.…

Shoulder and arm mobility can be impeded by injury, disease, or even aging. The shoulder is the most injury-prone joint, due to its extreme mobility and complexity relative to your other joints. No other joint offers freedom of movement to the same degree as the shoulder, but as a result, it is more likely to…