parenting with chronic pain

Spine-Related Conditions | Disease and Conditions | Orthopedic Conditions
Parenting with Back Pain: Safely Lifting Kids Without Injury
ByCamellia Wulansari July 17, 2025July 17, 2025
If you’re a parent dealing with back pain, I get it — I’ve been there. Lifting your toddler when your spine feels like it’s on fire isn’t just painful, it’s stressful. You’re torn between the need to care for your child and the fear of aggravating your back. The good news? There are smart, safe,…
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Disease and Conditions | Autoimmune Diseases | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Coping with RA as a parent: Small Wins and Big Challenges
ByTarra Nugroho June 2, 2025
As a rheumatology nurse practitioner and a mom myself, I know firsthand that coping with RA as a parent is no easy feat. Between juggling morning stiffness and soccer practice, managing meds while making dinner, and explaining your flares to little ones, it can sometimes feel like you’re trying to run a marathon with ankle…
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