Last year, after waking up one morning unable to stand straight without a sharp sting shooting down my back, I found myself face-to-face with a spine surgeon. The diagnosis? Herniated disc with surgical recommendation. Just days before I was supposed to start a new job. My gut said something was off. I needed clarity. And…
Ever had one of those days where your back feels like it’s carrying the weight of the world—literally? That was me not too long ago. A long desk job, a few too many awkward sleeping positions, and a stressful season had my spine begging for help. Painkillers offered brief relief, but the discomfort always crept…
When I first heard the term spinal stenosis, it sounded like some rare condition only a handful of people deal with. Turns out, I was wrong — really wrong. A few years back, I started having this weird mix of numbness and sharp pain running down my lower back into my legs. I thought it…