Split image showing how to sit at a desk without back pain: woman hunched over a laptop with spinal strain highlighted in red versus correct ergonomic posture with monitor at eye level

How to Sit at a Desk Without Back Pain: A Pain Specialist’s Honest Guide

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Here is the short answer: there is no such thing as perfect posture. You cannot sit your way out of back pain with one magic position. What actually works is a three-part approach. Fix the setup that forces you to hunch. Break up static sitting every 15 to 20 minutes. Then build the core and posterior chain strength that supports …

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 …