Chronic pain should not be viewed simply as a natural consequence of aging, but as a condition with multiple underlying causes that reduces quality of life.

▪️ Degenerative Joint and Spine Conditions: Degenerative arthritis (knee, hip), herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and more.
▪️ Weakened Muscles and Ligaments: Age-related sarcopenia and myofascial pain syndrome.
▪️ Neuropathic Pain: Diabetic neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia.
▪️ Osteoporosis and Compression Fractures: Microfractures and postural changes caused by reduced bone density.

In Korean medicine, chronic pain in seniors is viewed through the lens of Bi-syndrome (痺證), disrupted Qi-Blood circulation (氣血循環 障礙), or Liver-Kidney deficiency (肝腎不足). As the body ages, the energy of the internal organs — particularly the Liver and Kidney — weakens, and poor Qi-Blood circulation is thought to give rise to pain.

Hamsoa Family Clinic Chronic Pain Program