I remember when my lower back would throb after just a short walk to the corner store. It was frustrating, right? You want to stay active, but your back keeps reminding you who’s boss. That’s when I stumbled upon Dr. Stuart McGill’s walking strategies for back patients. These aren’t your typical “go take a walk”…
Back when I first started strength training, the debate of resistance bands vs free weights was never-ending in my mind. With my history of nagging lower back pain, I wasn’t willing to gamble on workouts that could aggravate my spine further. I tried lifting heavy dumbbells, only to end up with a stiff back the…
When I first heard about using digital twin models for back rehab, I imagined it was some sci-fi tech only hospitals with NASA-level budgets could afford. Turns out, it’s more practical—and much more useful—than I expected. If you’ve been struggling to find a treatment plan that feels like it’s made for *you*, this might just…
It’s funny how you don’t really think about your back until it starts screaming at you after a long day hunched over a laptop or after picking up your dog the wrong way. Been there. That’s what got me into Pilates in the first place. I wasn’t looking for a miracle—just something to get me…