If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably flirted with the idea of minimalist shoes—those sleek, barely-there pairs that promise freedom, better posture, and a more natural stride. I was sold by the hype. But what they don’t always tell you is how transitioning to minimalist footwear can affect your lower back, especially if you’re already…
For years, I thought my go-to pair of sleek, flat shoes were doing my back a favor. I mean, they were comfy, easy to slip on, and felt way better than any heels. But after a few months of nagging lower back pain that I couldn’t shake, my chiropractor gave me a reality check: “Your…
If you’ve ever rolled your shoulders after a long day, only to realize your upper back still feels like it’s carrying bricks, you’re not alone. I first noticed something wasn’t right when even simple things—like looking over my shoulder while driving—started to feel tight and uncomfortable. What I dismissed as bad posture or “just getting…
Back when I used to work a warehouse job during college, I didn’t give a second thought to how many times I bent over throughout the day. Loading boxes, picking dropped items, moving inventory—repetitive bending was just part of the grind. But what I didn’t realize then is how much pressure all that movement puts…
I’ve tried almost every back pain treatment imaginable—stretching routines, chiropractic care, massage, you name it. But nothing changed the game for me quite like the Feldenkrais Method. The beauty of it? No cracking, twisting, or pushing your limits. Just slow, mindful movement that actually teaches your body how to move in a way that feels……
Back when I first started having occasional flare-ups in my lower back, I assumed it was just my posture or how I sat at the desk. But after trying countless stretches and buying three different chairs (yes, three), someone asked, “Have you ever paid attention to how you breathe?” That caught me off guard. Breathing?…
Last summer, during a particularly brutal heatwave, I found myself waking up with the strangest, stabbing sensation in my lower back. I initially blamed it on a bad mattress or maybe my habit of slouching at the desk. But here’s what no one talks about enough: dehydration might just be the sneaky culprit behind back…
I never thought something as straightforward as back pain could creep in weeks after I had recovered from COVID-19. At first, I brushed it off as sleeping in a weird position or sitting too long while working from home. But when the ache in my lower back lingered and started disrupting my mornings, I knew…
Not sure why your back starts acting up when the seasons shift? You’re not alone. Every year, like clockwork, my lower spine reminds me winter is coming—before I even see the weather forecast. While most people associate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with mood changes, there’s growing awareness that it can mess with your spine too….