Back pain used to rule my life. Morning stiffness, nagging aches after long Zoom calls, and that ever-present dull throb during traffic jams — I thought it was just part of being in my 30s. But everything changed the moment I stopped trying to fight the pain and started to really listen to it. Sounds…
Back pain’s been part of my life longer than I’d like to admit. It creeps in during long drives, flares up when I skip my stretches, and at its worst—it’s that sharp, breath-stealing kind that reminds me I’ve been ignoring what my body’s been trying to say for years. That’s the real kicker, isn’t it?…
Not long ago, I found myself trapped in a vicious cycle of lower back pain and mental exhaustion. Doctors suggested physical therapy, pain relievers, and lifestyle changes—most of which helped to a degree. But what really turned things around? Mindfulness meditation. Yeah, I was skeptical at first too. But after a few weeks of consistent…