Fred is a nice guy who is plagued with crippling back and neck pain. In addition to this, he is not taken seriously by anyone, and after 25 years of working at his father's law firm, a creepy younger partner is threatening his job. When a beautiful client comes in looking for a divorce lawyer, she and Fred hit it off. She suggests he see an acupuncturist, who discovers that Fred has a unique talent. And as Fred begins to find relief for his pain, he wonders if his problems are psychological.