Sangmin Oh

Gallery of Pain

Documenting my frailty as I grow older.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

MAR 29, 2026

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Left knee, around the kneecap

My left knee started complaining every time I went up or down a flight of stairs. Walking flat was completely fine. The ache sat right around the kneecap. Settled down over a few weeks once I cut back on running and started doing quad and hip strengthening.

Gingivitis

MAY 15, 2026

Gingivitis

Upper front gum line

Noticed a low-grade ache in the gum behind my front teeth one morning while brushing. No bleeding, no swelling. Resumed flossing every night and it took about a week to clear up.

Subungual Hematoma

MAY 24, 2026

Subungual Hematoma

Big toe, right foot

Stubbed my big toe at Sunday soccer. By the next morning the nail was purple-black and throbbing every time I put weight on it. Took about two weeks for the body to finish reabsorbing the blood.