Naturopathic Doctor striving to address the root causes of chronic pain
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01/13/2026
BPC-157 can be an effective way to support healing from a grade 2 AC joint sprain, which involves minor tearing of the joint capsule and surrounding ligaments. This peptide can help accelerate the body’s natural repair process after injury. Oral BPC-157 works just as well as injectable forms, according to animal studies showing equal efficacy. That means injections are not required, and oral use avoids the risks linked to unregulated research-grade products. This is a great example of where BPC-157 can help speed recovery and enhance the body’s natural healing progression.
01/10/2026
Many people think injecting peptides like BPC 157, GHK-Cu, or TB500 directly over a painful area sends the peptide straight into the damaged tissue. But that’s not how it works. When you inject peptides subcutaneously, they’re absorbed into the blood and lymphatic systems and circulate systemically. Injecting over your shoulder, low back, or ankle won’t make the peptides pe*****te through fascia and muscle down to the joint or tendon causing pain. That idea is broscience. It’s not dangerous to inject near the pain if you want to, but it’s unnecessary. Whether you inject subcutaneously in the abdomen or directly over the painful area, your body distributes the peptide the same way.
01/09/2026
Many people are told their leg pain is “sciatica,” but not all leg pain actually comes from the sciatic nerve. In this video, we walk through three commonly overlooked sources of leg pain that can mimic sciatica: the iliolumbar ligament, the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh, and the superior (and possibly middle) cluneal nerves.
You’ll learn the typical pain referral patterns for each structure, which movements tend to aggravate them (like leaning away from pain or stretching the hamstring), and how careful palpation and ultrasound guidance can help pinpoint the true source of symptoms.
If you’ve had “sciatica” treatments that focus only on the sciatic nerve and they haven’t worked, this explanation will give you a different framework to understand your pain and discuss with a physician who can perform a thorough hands-on assessment.
01/08/2026
If you get a steroid injection and your pain only improves for a few days, that short relief usually isn’t because the injection treated the right area. It’s often just a temporary systemic effect from the corticosteroids spreading through your body. These steroids reduce inflammation for a brief time, but they don’t fix the root problem if the needle wasn’t placed in the true source of your pain. When pain relief fades quickly, it’s a strong clue that the real pain generator still hasn’t been properly targeted.
01/07/2026
If you have chronic arm pain from a pinched nerve in your neck, there’s a simple way to start relieving it.
01/07/2026
Most peptides are broken down in the stomach and not absorbed when taken orally, which is why injectable forms are often used. BPC-157 is a unique exception. Because it originates from the gut, it’s naturally more stable in the stomach than most peptides. The Arginine salt form of BPC-157 offers greater oral bioavailability compared to the acetate form, making it the preferred option when taken by mouth. While most peptides won’t survive digestion, BPC-157’s structure allows it to remain active and effective even in the harsh environment of the stomach.
01/06/2026
If you deal with neck or lower back pain, pay attention to how your pain changes with movement. If looking up makes your neck hurt but looking down feels better, your pain could be coming from your facet joints. The same goes for the low back—if arching backward causes pain and bending forward feels better, those joints might be the source. This type of pain can come from the cartilage itself or from the capsule surrounding the joint. Of course, there are other potential causes of pain, but if those motions trigger or relieve your pain, your facet joints are worth evaluating.
01/06/2026
Chronic nerve pain and neurogenic inflammation (technically two different things) can be the root cause of pain, or just a symptom of a deeper underlying cause. This is crucially important because we should always be looking to treat the deeper root causes of pain and not just treating the symptoms. Changes in fascial movement, mobility, tension, and density can change tension, stress, and strain on peripheral nerves, which can create the perception of pain through various mechanisms, one of which is neurogenic inflammation. Regular exercise, mobility work, and proper hydration are just some of the basic things that can have huge impacts on your fascial mechanics and health, but when this isn't enough, it's important that you seek out a healthcare provider who is able to properly assess both your nerves and your fascial tissue, and then if these are part of the problem they have targeted treatment for these areas.
01/05/2026
if you’ve got a scar that burns, tingles, or feels numb, that’s a sign there might be some nerve damage beneath the surface. When a cut, incision, or laceration heals, it can trap or irritate nearby nerves, especially if the surrounding tissue tightens or scars down. This can lead to nerve pain that starts at the scar and sometimes spreads out from it. The good news is, this can be treated. One of the most effective treatments I use for this is nerve hydrodissection, which helps release the affected nerves and restore normal sensation and comfort. It’s a simple and powerful way to address nerve pain caused by scars.
01/05/2026
Misdiagnosis is one of the main reasons that treatments like surgery fail.
01/05/2026
Scar tissue is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic pain. When scar tissue traps small peripheral nerves, it limits their ability to slide and move, creating tension and poor blood flow. This lack of oxygen triggers inflammatory peptides like substance P and CGRP, leading to pain that can persist for years. Sometimes the scar tissue itself compresses the nerve, cutting off its oxygen supply and impairing its function. That’s why assessing scar tissue after surgery or injury, both through physical exam and ultrasound, is crucial for getting lasting pain relief. Scar tissue also creates fascial adhesions that restrict how the body moves. For example, scar tissue around the clavicle or shoulder can cause tightness that limits neck rotation, creates tension in the cervical spine, or compresses the superficial cervical plexus. Understanding how these fascial and nerve restrictions contribute to pain helps us target the root cause and restore better function and movement.
01/03/2026
Scar tissue can cause much more than tightness or pain at the surface. When it creates fascial adhesions, it can restrict how the tissues glide and move, which can affect nearby structures like joints, ligaments, and nerves. For example, if someone had a previous collarbone fracture and surgery, the scar tissue over the clavicle might pull and restrict the fascia through the shoulder and neck. This restriction can place tension on the superficial cervical plexus, a group of nerves that provides sensation to the neck, ear, jawline, shoulder, and collarbone. That means even if your pain shows up on the side of your neck or near your ear, the true source might be the old surgical scar over your shoulder. When movement like turning your head or extending your neck pulls on that restricted tissue, it can trigger symptoms that seem unrelated. That’s why it’s critical to work with a provider who looks at scars as a potential root cause of chronic pain, because these hidden adhesions could be the missing piece keeping you from lasting relief.
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