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 …

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, …

Infographic comparing four knee osteoarthritis injections: corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, PRP, and stem cell therapy with key advantages, disadvantages, and duration of relief

Knee Osteoarthritis Injections: Your Complete Guide (2026)

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If your knees have been talking back to you lately, you’re far from alone. Knee osteoarthritis affects millions of adults, and one of the first questions patients ask is: “What can we do besides surgery?” The good news is that knee osteoarthritis injections have come a long way — from trusted options like hyaluronic acid to cutting-edge regenerative therapies. Here’s …

Middle-aged woman sitting on bed holding her knee in pain from menopause-related joint stiffness

Menopause and Joint Pain: How HRT and New FDA Changes Can Help

Richard Kang, MDBlog

If you are in your 40s or 50s and your knees, hands, or back suddenly ache more than they used to, you are not imagining things. More than half of women going through perimenopause and menopause report new or worse joint and muscle pain. And most of them are surprised to learn that hormones—not just aging—are a big part of …

Wolverine Stack for Pain: BPC-157 & TB-500 Recovery and Chronic Pain Guide

Richard Kang, MDBlog

Medical Disclaimer: This article is for learning purposes only. It is not medical advice. BPC‑157, TB‑500, and the Wolverine stack are not approved by the FDA for any medical use. CORE Medical & Wellness does not prescribe or sell peptides. Always talk with your doctor before trying any peptide therapy. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. The Wolverine …

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 …

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 …