For the longest time, I used to think my persistent back pain was just from poor posture or stress. But when the fatigue, sleep problems, and that deep aching pain refused to go away—even on good days—I knew it wasn’t just in my head. That’s when fibromyalgia entered the picture. If you’re dealing with something…
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…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia can feel like carrying an invisible burden. Both are chronic conditions, each with their own challenges, and together they can make everyday life more difficult. While the path isn’t easy, understanding the conditions and finding the right support can help ease the journey. Many people live with both rheumatoid…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a daily struggle—pain, stiffness, stress. But what if something as simple as mindful breathing could help ease your journey? We sat down with Dr. Maya Rahman, a rheumatologist and mindfulness teacher with over 15 years of clinical experience, to unpack how mindful breathing can benefit those living…
If you’ve ever watched someone struggle to open a jar or rise from a chair with a grimace, you may have seen the quiet grip of rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on joint flexibility in action. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen this disease not just as a list of symptoms on a chart,…
If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis, you’re not alone. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating and exhausting this condition can be. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about achy joints—it’s an autoimmune disease that can seriously impact your quality of life. But here’s the good news:…
When I first started working as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I never imagined that I’d be recommending acupuncture to my rheumatoid arthritis patients. But after years of seeing how medication alone sometimes just isn’t enough, I’ve become a believer in integrating complementary therapies. Rheumatoid arthritis and the benefits of acupuncture have become one of my…
Managing rheumatoid arthritis and the benefits of journaling pain isn’t something you typically hear about in the same breath—but trust me, they should be. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how chronic joint pain and emotional tolls are tightly linked. Over the years, I’ve encouraged many of my patients to keep a pain…
As a rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s spent years knee-deep in swollen joints, morning stiffness, and flare-up stories, I’ve seen firsthand how critical early intervention and lifestyle adjustments can be. One of the best ways to prevent arthritis joint deformity is catching it before it sneaks up and changes someone’s entire quality of life. And let…