I’ll never forget the time I was in the middle of a presentation, took a quick breath, sneezed—and boom. A jolt of pain shot through my lower back like a lightning bolt. It was sharp, unexpected, and honestly, a little scary. If you’ve ever felt back pain when sneezing or coughing, you’re not alone—and you’re…
Ever woken up with a weird twinge in your lower back and wondered, “Why does it hurt only on the left side?” Or maybe it’s the right side that’s been nagging at you every time you bend or twist? Yeah, I’ve been there—years ago, a seemingly harmless twist during a weekend hike turned into months…
If you’ve ever had that nagging ache running along your spine after a long day at your desk—or worse, a sharp, stubborn pain that lingers after a workout—you might already be familiar with paraspinal muscle pain. It’s one of those things that sneaks up on you, often mistaken for general back tension. I’ve had my…
Ever felt like someone just stabbed your back out of nowhere? One second you’re fine, the next—bam! That sudden sharp back pain hits like lightning. I’ve been there, mid grocery aisle, completely frozen for a few seconds. No warning, no lifting heavy boxes, just a random zap that made me question everything. If you’ve experienced…
If you’ve ever thrown your back out after sneezing or sat too long at your desk and felt that dull, nagging ache in your lower back, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. That sharp twinge after a workout? That lingering ache after a long car ride? Yep. It’s all too familiar. But here’s what most…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause back pressure? you’re not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how asthma’s impact goes beyond the lungs. Many patients come in talking about tightness or discomfort not just in their chest, but also around their upper back. It’s an experience that can feel confusing, especially…