Chronic pain can be relentless. It’s not just the physical discomfort that wears you down—it’s the way it infiltrates your mind, disrupts your mood, and chips away at your patience. I’ve watched loved ones cycle through medications, injections, and even surgeries, only to land right back at square one. That’s when I started looking into…
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of chronic back inflammation that seems to flare up no matter what you try—stretching, massages, painkillers, and even expensive orthopedic pillows—you’re not alone. I was in that exact spot two years ago. I remember sitting on the edge of my bed, heating pad on my lower back, wondering…
When I first started dealing with nagging lower back pain, I was willing to try just about anything that promised relief. After a few rounds of physical therapy and some not-so-fun pain meds, someone recommended intermittent traction therapy. I had never even heard of it before — but after digging deeper and giving it a…
Ever had one of those days where your back feels like it’s carrying the weight of the world—literally? That was me not too long ago. A long desk job, a few too many awkward sleeping positions, and a stressful season had my spine begging for help. Painkillers offered brief relief, but the discomfort always crept…