Let me be honest — dealing with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a daily balancing act. For me, it’s not just about standing up without feeling like I’ll pass out; it’s the annoying, nagging back pain that tags along. Most people wouldn’t think POTS and back pain are connected, but when your nervous system is…
Managing chronic back pain is already a full-time job. But when you add trying to function in a workplace that isn’t built for your condition? It’s overwhelming. I’ve been there—gritting my teeth at a desk that wasn’t meant for my body, pretending to be okay while silently counting the minutes to my next stretch break….
Ever feel like your lower back is stiff for no apparent reason? Like, you didn’t lift anything heavy, didn’t do any wild twisting, but still—bam! That low back tightness creeps in by mid-afternoon. Been there, done that. What I eventually discovered (after months of nagging discomfort) is that tight hamstrings can quietly mess with your…
Waking up feeling like your back aged twenty years overnight? Yeah, me too. For a while, I blamed my mattress, then my pillow, and even my sleeping position. But the truth? Morning stiffness and back discomfort can be surprisingly complex—and frustrating. It’s more than just “getting older.” I learned this the hard way after months…