Back pain after childbirth is a common issue, with studies suggesting that up to 75% of new mums experience it. For executive mums, who often juggle long hours at work with home responsibilities, the physical strain can be even more pronounced. Understanding the causes of postnatal back pain can help in finding effective ways to manage it and stay productive at work and home. In this blog, lets explore some common reasons why back pain tends to linger post-delivery ...
Read more...As an executive mum managing both a demanding job and younger kids, you are likely always on the go. If you are dealing with leg pain while walking or standing, it could be due to claudication. However there are two types: neurogenic and vascular claudication, which are very different conditions and understanding the differences can help you manage symptoms effectively. In this blog lets discuss what these two conditions are and the difference between them ....
Read more...For executive mums balancing high-stress jobs, young children, and spinal pain, experiencing unexplained leg pain, especially during activities like walking or standing, can be a sign of neurogenic claudication. It is a symptom often associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal nerves and can significantly impact your ability to stay active and manage daily responsibilities. In this blog lets discuss more about neurological claudication as staying informed about conditions that affect your daily life and mobility is essential ....
Read more...As an executive mum managing a high-stress job, family responsibilities, and possibly back pain, lumbar spinal stenosis can add another layer of difficulty to your daily life. Lumbar spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal (central stenosis) or the foramina (foraminal stenosis). Central stenosis compresses the spinal cord, while foraminal stenosis affects the nerves running to the lower body, causing pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates down the legs or feet. In this blog lets discuss if walking makes lumbar spinal stenosis worse ...
Read more...As an executive mum juggling a high-stress job, you may be familiar with back, neck, and nerve pain. But when you start experiencing radiating pain in your leg, you might immediately think it's sciatica. However, not all lower back or leg pain is caused by sciatica, and it’s essential to distinguish between sciatica and other similar conditions that can mimic its symptoms. In this blog lets discuss some common conditions that can be mistaken for sciatica ...
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