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, …

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 …