Introduction As the crisp air of fall settles over McLean, many people begin to feel subtle changes in their body — fatigue, mood shifts, weakened immunity, or seasonal allergies. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches that autumn is the season of the Lungs, which govern both respiration and immune defense. When this system is imbalanced, you […]

Introduction Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people worldwide, from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to multiple sclerosis and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In these disorders, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, leading to chronic inflammation, pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. While conventional medicine often focuses on symptom control with medications, many […]

When the Night Feels Endless You’re exhausted after a long day. You lie down, close your eyes—and nothing happens. Hours pass, your mind races, and sleep feels impossible. By morning, you feel drained, irritable, and far from ready to face another day. This is the reality of insomnia, a condition affecting more than 30% of […]

When Pain Persists After Surgery For many patients, surgery is meant to be the “final step” in resolving chronic back pain. But in some cases, pain continues even after the operation—a condition known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS). In McLean, we see patients who have undergone spinal fusions, laminectomies, or discectomies, only to find […]

When Pain Interrupts Life A pounding migraine during a work meeting. A dull headache that lingers all weekend. For many in McLean and Northern Virginia, headaches are more than an inconvenience—they steal productivity, disrupt family time, and affect overall quality of life. Medications may mask the pain, but their effects are temporary, and overuse can […]

When Everyday Movements Become Painful Lifting a grocery bag, shaking hands, or playing a simple tennis match—these ordinary actions can become excruciating when you suffer from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) or chronic wrist pain. In McLean, where office work, computer use, and active lifestyles are common, more and more patients are experiencing these conditions. Unlike […]

When Every Step Hurts Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in adults over 50, and it’s becoming more frequent among younger populations due to sports injuries and sedentary lifestyles. In McLean and Northern Virginia, where active lifestyles meet long workdays, knee pain keeps many from enjoying daily activities […]

When Nerve Pain Rules Your Life Imagine a sharp, shooting pain starting in your lower back and traveling down your leg. For some, it feels like an electric shock; for others, a constant ache that never lets up. This is sciatica—a condition that affects thousands in Northern Virginia every year. In McLean, where long commutes […]

In today’s digital world, neck and shoulder pain has become almost universal. Long hours at the desk, endless scrolling on phones, and stress-filled commutes around McLean and Tysons all contribute to stiff, aching muscles. What starts as a dull tension can grow into chronic pain, headaches, or even tingling in the arms. For many patients, […]

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting nearly 80% of adults at some point in their lives. In McLean and the greater Northern Virginia area, the combination of long commutes, desk jobs, and high levels of stress means many residents struggle with persistent back pain. For some, pain […]