What is the cause of your back pain?
Have you ever suffered from back pain? 

Let's talk about the different problems that can lead to back pain and how you can tell where the pain is coming from. If you understand the reason for your pain you can work on the treatment with your healthcare provider accordingly. 

Here are two of the most common conditions seen in the back:

Herniated lumbar disc -
The lower back is made of five lumbar vertebrae stacked one on top of another. An intervertebral disc is present in between the adjacent vertebras, that acts as a cushion or shock absorber. The disc is made up of a fibrous outer layer and an inner jelly like material. When degenerative changes in the outer fibrous layers occurs, cracks appear and the inner jelly like portion oozes out, causing lumbar disc pain. This condition is also referred to as slip disc or bulging disc or disc pain. 
  • The main symptom of lumbar disc herniation is pain in the lower back when bending forwards such as to pick up an object or tie your shoe laces. 
  • Your pain may be sharp, pinching in the acute phase and dull achy in chronic phase.
  • Your pain is worsened when the lower back is held in a bent position for prolonged periods, such as occurs with driving, bending to do tasks such as gardening or sitting for long durations. Pain eases off with bending the back  into extension or backwards.
  • Your pain can also lead to loss of bladder or bowel control if the lower sacral nerves (just above the tail bone) are involved.
  • You have muscle tightness and spasms in the lower back.
  • If the nerves that exit the lumbar spine are irritated by the protruding disc material it can refer the pain or tingling numbness sensations into the lower limb.
Sciatica  
Sciatica is one of the commonly seen lumbar radiculopathy. It can caused by other lumbar problems such as disc herniation, spinal stenosis, facet joint arthropathy etc, to name a few. 
  • You may feel stiffness, dull pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the buttocks, thighs, legs, feet or the toes.
  • The pattern of symptoms is dependent on the nerve that is being irritated or compressed. Example: if the nerve that exits the lumbar spine at L4-5 (lower lumbar spine) is involved then the symptoms will be seen in the back of the thigh, whereas those originating in L3-4 (mid lumbar spine) will manifest on the side of the thigh.  

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

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