It started after a hard sneeze. I felt this sudden jolt along the side of my rib cage—like something had snapped. The pain didn’t feel like a broken rib, but it wasn’t quite a bruise either. Turns out, I had strained one of my intercostal muscles. Honestly, I didn’t even know we had muscles between…
You know, I never thought I’d be the kind of person who’d have a favorite back brace. But after dealing with a persistent ache in my lower spine last year, I learned more about these posture-saving wonders than I ever imagined. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or just trying to…
Back pain from a muscle strain is one of those annoying things that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. For me, it was lifting an oddly shaped box while rushing through a move. I felt that immediate twinge in my lower back and thought, “This will pass.” Spoiler alert—it didn’t. What followed…