Woman relaxing inside a hard-shell hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber while a clinician monitors treatment at a longevity medicine center

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Pain & Longevity

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If you live with chronic pain—or you’re looking for science-backed ways to age better—you may have heard about hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Also called HBOT, this treatment is gaining real traction in both pain management and longevity medicine. But how much of what you hear is backed by evidence? In this guide, we break down what HBOT is, how it works, …

oga, Pilates, and acupuncture for chronic low back pain — three illustrated treatments showing a yoga pose, core Pilates exercise, and acupuncture needles on the lower back

Yoga, Pilates & Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: What Really Helps?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If your lower back has been hurting for months, you are not alone. Chronic low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit the doctor. It can make simple things—like sitting at a desk, picking up your kids, or even sleeping—feel really hard. Medicines and shots can help. But many people want other ways to feel better, …

NAD+ IV infusion bag and NMN/NR supplement bottle with molecular structure and joint repair visual representing NAD+ for chronic pain management

NAD+ for Chronic Pain | What You Need to Know

Richard Kang, MDBlog

What Is NAD+ and Why Does It Matter for Pain? Your body runs on energy. Every cell needs fuel to work, heal, and stay healthy. NAD+ is a molecule that helps make that fuel. Its full name is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. You do not need to remember that. Just know this: without enough NAD+, your cells struggle. NAD+ plays a …

Illustration of leaky gut showing dysbiosis, intestinal permeability, pro-inflammatory bacteria entering the bloodstream, and pain signals reaching the brain

Gut Health and Chronic Pain: What Your Gut Has to Do With How You Feel

Richard Kang, MDBlog

When you think about chronic pain, your stomach is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But research is making one thing clear: gut health and chronic pain are deeply connected. The trillions of bacteria living inside your gut can drive inflammation, sensitize your nerves, and make pain worse — even in areas far from your abdomen. Understanding …

3D illustration of creatine supporting cellular energy ATP production in mitochondria for chronic pain management

Creatine for Pain Management: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Creatine has a reputation problem. Most people picture a gym bag supplement — something for college athletes and competitive bodybuilders. But the science tells a different story. Creatine is one of the most studied compounds in sports medicine, and researchers have been building a quiet but compelling case for its role in chronic pain, fatigue-driven conditions, and rehabilitation medicine. At …

Neuromodulation device for chronic pain treatment at Core Medical Wellness

What Is Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain?

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If you’re struggling with chronic pain that traditional treatments haven’t resolved, an innovative field of medicine is providing fresh hope: neuromodulation for chronic pain relief. At Core Medical Wellness, we lead the way with this technology, empowering patients across New Jersey—from our Closter, Lyndhurst, Kenilworth, Wyckoff, and Aberdeen locations—to take back their lives from chronic pain without invasive surgery or …