Back in college, I used to think the only thing my backpack was doing was carrying books and snacks. Fast-forward a few years—and a couple of chiropractor visits later—I learned the hard way how poor backpack load distribution can mess with your lower back. If you’ve ever felt that dull ache creeping into your lower…
Ever spent a long day at your desk, only to feel like your lower back has turned into a stiff, uncooperative mess? Yeah, been there. A while back, after one too many marathon editing sessions, I noticed my hips were tilted awkwardly, and my lower back was screaming for help. Turns out, I had something…
For years, I couldn’t quite figure out why my lower back kept flaring up—especially after long hours at my desk or intense workouts. I’d stretch, foam roll, and even switch up my mattress, yet nothing seemed to stick. Turns out, the culprit wasn’t my spine itself—it was a deep core muscle most people barely know…
It started with a jolt I wasn’t expecting. One moment I was sitting at a red light, sipping my coffee and mentally planning the day ahead, the next—bam—a car hit me from behind. The impact didn’t seem massive, but by that evening, I couldn’t twist, bend, or even sit without that deep, gnawing pain in…