12/25/2025
This holiday season, I want to help Virginia Beach residents check whether persistent pain is muscular or structural with three quick at‑home tests. 1) Movement test: bend and twist slowly—muscular pain often eases with movement; structural pain stays sharp or limits range. 2) Palpation check: press along the sore area—muscle knots feel tender and change with pressure; deeper, unchanging pain may signal a structural issue. 3) Symmetry comparison: compare both sides—muscular problems are often one-sided and linked to activity, while structural patterns can cause persistent imbalance. If pain is severe, worsens, causes numbness, or doesn’t improve after self-tests, you should book a diagnostic assessment. I’m Dr. Schierer with Sentara, and I encourage you to get a thorough root‑cause evaluation so you can move confidently into better health. Book a visit: https://wix.to/gYfcVV2