Lifting weights with back pain? Yeah, I’ve been there—and it’s not fun. You want to stay fit, maybe even regain strength in your back, but you’re constantly worried you might make things worse. I remember a time when even picking up dumbbells made my lower back scream. But after digging deep into expert advice and…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a constant battle—one that affects not only your joints but also your overall well-being. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how RA can hold people back from staying active. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to give up exercise entirely. In fact, staying active…
So, you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure—hypertension—and your doctor (maybe someone like me!) told you that regular physical activity can help bring it down. But then comes the million-dollar question: how to safely exercise with hypertension without overdoing it? This is something I hear often in my clinic. Patients are either hesitant to start…