I used to think my back pain was just from sitting too long or maybe lifting my groceries wrong. But after years of being told “it’s probably stress,” I finally realized something wasn’t adding up. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with PCOS that I started connecting the dots—turns out, those hormonal swings weren’t just…
Back pain is something most of us brush off as part of life, especially as we move into our 40s and beyond. But when it started creeping into my mornings—tightness in my lower back, a dull ache that refused to budge—I had no idea it was linked to perimenopause. If you’re in your 30s, 40s,…
If you’ve ever felt that familiar, stubborn ache in your lower back right around the time your period hits, you’re definitely not alone. I used to think I was just imagining things — like how could my back know my cycle was coming? But after years of tracking symptoms, talking to doctors, and diving deep…
Back pain during menopause? Oh yes, it’s real—and if you’re like me, you probably thought it was just another random ache from aging. But no, menopause and back pain have a surprisingly intimate connection. I learned this the hard way during perimenopause when my lower back started staging daily protests. It wasn’t just bad posture…