When I first started noticing that dull ache in my lower back, I brushed it off as simple overuse from working long hours at my desk. But over time, the discomfort crept in more frequently and lingered longer. Eventually, it was more than just a nuisance—it began interfering with my sleep and daily routine. I…
If you’ve ever thrown your back out after sneezing or sat too long at your desk and felt that dull, nagging ache in your lower back, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. That sharp twinge after a workout? That lingering ache after a long car ride? Yep. It’s all too familiar. But here’s what most…
I never imagined something as harmless as sitting could be the reason behind the throbbing ache in my lower back. I used to think back pain was only for those lifting heavy boxes or recovering from injuries. Turns out, I was wrong. Working long hours at a desk, sometimes lost in emails and Zoom calls,…
Back pain was never something I paid attention to—until it became impossible to ignore. Sitting long hours for work, slouching on the couch at night, scrolling endlessly on my phone—it added up. I didn’t connect the dots right away, but when my lower back started aching regularly, I finally realized posture was the silent culprit….
Back pain has been my annoying sidekick for over a decade—especially after sitting through long editing sessions and those ridiculously cramped flights. But here’s the thing: I always lumped all the discomfort under “back pain” until a few years ago, when I found out that what I was dealing with was actually sciatica. Yeah, there’s…
If you’ve ever experienced that nagging ache or sharp discomfort in your shoulder or back when your asthma flares up, you might be wondering: Can asthma cause shoulder and back pain? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen plenty of patients ask this question. The truth is, asthma isn’t just about wheezing and shortness of…
Let me tell you, after working in a gastroenterology clinic for several years, one thing that surprised a lot of our patients—and honestly, even me at first—was how often GERD and back pain show up together. Most folks walk in thinking their sore back has nothing to do with their digestive issues. But once we…
If you’ve been struggling with both high blood pressure and back pain, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Over the years in my Internal Medicine practice, I’ve had countless patients come in wondering if there’s a connection between these two seemingly unrelated issues. And here’s the truth: there just might be. The body…
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing difficulty in breathing due to inflammation in the airways. As an Asthma Expert, I have worked with numerous patients who suffer from asthma and its wide range of symptoms. However, one of the most commonly overlooked symptoms is the pain that can occur…