Understanding the Link Between Back Pain and Inflammation
For executive mums juggling high-stress jobs and caring for younger kids, back pain is a common but often misunderstood issue. One significant factor contributing to this pain is inflammation, a biological response to injury or stress that can exacerbate discomfort in the spine. In this blog lets understand the link between back pain and inflammation as it is crucial for managing symptoms of spinal and nerve pain.

Inflammation is a natural immune response to injury or infection, designed to protect the body and promote healing. When tissues are damaged, the body releases chemicals that cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, leading to swelling. This response, while protective, can cause pain and stiffness, especially in the back. In the context of back pain, inflammation often arises from conditions such as arthritisherniated discs, or muscle strain. When the spine or surrounding muscles are injured, the inflammatory response can lead to persistent pain and discomfort. For executive mums, who may spend long hours sitting or standing in stressful environments, these conditions can be particularly prevalent.

The spine is a complex structure comprising vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments. Inflammatory processes can affect any of these components, leading to various types of back pain. For example, in conditions like arthritis, inflammation can cause the breakdown of cartilage in the spine, leading to pain and reduced mobility. Herniated discs are another common source of inflammation-related back pain. When a disc bulges, it can press on surrounding nerves, causing pain and inflammation. This can lead to sciatica, a condition where pain radiates from the lower back down the legs.

Inflammatory back pain often presents with distinct symptoms compared to mechanical back pain. Common signs include:
  • Morning Stiffness: Pain and stiffness that improve with movement and worsen with rest.
  • Persistent Pain: Pain that lasts for more than three months and doesn't improve with rest.
  • Night Pain: Pain that disrupts sleep and doesn't ease with changing positions.
There are many ways to manage spinal inflammation such as anti inflammatory medicines and pain relief gels, gentle exercises and cold packs, etc. The 11 day jumpstart is a free program that helps to manage inflammation in the body, including the spine. Many of the people have reduced the inflammation in their joint and spine with the jumpstart (you can see the testimonials HERE). It has been customised (with permission of its creator) to make it suitable for people with spinal (back & neck) pain.  It includes simple yet effective exercises for spinal (back & neck) and joint pain and easy tips to achieve & maintain a good posture. It is a free program and you can find the details HERE.

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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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