Postpartum back pain or back pain after childbirth is a common issue, especially for executive mums who juggle demanding work schedules and the physical strains of new motherhood. The physical changes during pregnancy, like an expanding uterus, weight gain and hormonal shifts, can significantly alter your posture and weaken core muscles, putting extra pressure on your back. Additionally, the strain of constantly lifting, carrying, and breastfeeding your baby can lead to muscle fatigue and discomfort, especially in the upper back and neck. Navigating postpartum back pain as a busy executive mum can be challenging, but simple adjustments can provide relief. In this blog, lets discuss how to ease postpartum back pain ...
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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 ...
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ...
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