How Can You Tell If You Have a Serious Back Problem?
Back pain is one of the most common complaints that people have. It is estimated that 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. So how do you know if you have a regular backache, or if you have something more serious? In this blog, we'll discuss the signs that indicate that you might have a serious back problem. 

The first thing to consider is the severity and duration of your pain. If you're experiencing mild discomfort, you likely have a simple backache that will go away on its own. However, if your pain is getting severe and the pain has been present for a week or or if it is accompanied by other symptoms like numbness or tingling, it could be a sign more you might have a more serious issue going on. 

The second consideration is if your back pain extends to other body parts. Example:  If your back pain starts to get the sharp shooting pain running down your leg. It is possible that your nerves in the back are getting irritated or compressed. If this goes on to manifest as a full blown weakness in your legs, such that you are losing your balance or you are unable to stand or walk then you need to go to the emergency room of the hospital. 

Another issue that should send you straight down to the emergency department is if you experience a loss of bladder and bowel control. If you are getting incontinence plus weakness of the legs, this is an emergency and you need to go to the hospital asap. 

A few other problems where your back pain may be serious is if you have had an accident or fall and had been fine but you start to experience pain after a few hours or days. You want to see a doctor to rule out any fractures or a more serious injury.
The same holds true if you get back pain that is worse at night so much that it wakes you up from your sleep. Usually infections, cancer, tumours tend to be worse at night and they tend to wake you up from your deep sleep. These pathologies can also lead to unexplained weight loss despite maintaining the same lifestyle, or an unexplained fever that just doesn't go down with medication. 

If you suffer from back pain that limits your ability to do basic activities like walking, then it's time to see the doctor. Back pain should not be so debilitating that it stops you from being able to do things that you love or go about your daily life. If you don't have any serious underlying issues with your back pain but are looking for easy self management strategies to manage your back and spinal pain, feel free to join my free community where you can access the free training on 'Simple Solutions to manage your Back Pain'.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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