Let me tell you, a few years ago, I would have laughed if someone told me that my awful back cramps were linked to my blood circulation. I used to blame my old office chair, or my tendency to sleep in weird positions. Turns out, the truth went a lot deeper—and it’s way more common…
If you’re like me, you might’ve thought lying in bed all day when your back hurts is exactly what the doctor ordered. Trust me, I used to believe the same thing—until I found myself in a spiral of worsening stiffness, weakness, and frustration. It turns out, extended bed rest isn’t the solution for back pain—it…
Back when I started working from home during the pandemic, I thought ditching the commute would be a lifesaver. No more sitting in traffic? Perfect. But what I didn’t expect was the new kind of pain—literally. My back started acting up, and I couldn’t figure out why. I tried sitting more. Then I tried standing…
It starts off harmless, right? You kick back on your favorite couch after a long day—remote in one hand, phone in the other, maybe a snack within reach. Next thing you know, it’s been hours. You haven’t moved, your spine is slouched into what can only be described as a shrimp-like pose, and you’re wondering…
I never imagined something as harmless as sitting could be the reason behind the throbbing ache in my lower back. I used to think back pain was only for those lifting heavy boxes or recovering from injuries. Turns out, I was wrong. Working long hours at a desk, sometimes lost in emails and Zoom calls,…
Lower back pain is one of those things that creeps into your life slowly, until suddenly, you’re adjusting how you sit, how you sleep, and even how you walk. I didn’t think much of it when it started — just a dull ache after long hours at the desk. But over time, it grew louder,…
As an Internal Medicine physician who’s spent years helping patients manage high blood pressure, I’ve been asked just about every lifestyle-related question under the sun. But one that’s coming up more and more lately is this: Can screen time increase blood pressure? It’s a great question—especially as our lives become more intertwined with smartphones, tablets,…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One of the most common challenges I see, and one that is often overlooked, is the relationship between a sedentary lifestyle and the progression of RA symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most common and dangerous conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. As a Hypertension expert, I have witnessed firsthand how lifestyle changes can have a profound impact on managing this condition. One such change that has gained attention in recent years is the use of standing desks….