If you have been living with chronic back pain, there is a good chance you have already tried more than one way to find relief. Maybe you have gone to a chiropractor, worked through physical therapy, tried yoga or acupuncture, taken pain medication, or even considered injections or surgery. Some…
Author: Laura Mitchell
Laura Mitchell
Laura is the editorial voice of Living Better After 50. She focuses on writing about energy, reinvention, and the small habits that help everyday life feel calmer and more fulfilling for people over 50. Her work blends humor, lived-in wisdom, and practical encouragement in a way that is NEVER preachy or boring.
Last week I noticed my normally unstoppable husband moving around the house like he’d been run over by a bus – that backed up over him and did it again. No spark. No jokes. No salsa dancing while unloading the dishwasher. When I asked what was wrong, he shrugged: “I’m fine. It’s…
Ugh… trying to lose stubborn belly fat after 50 is NOT easy. I recently had this realization hit me hard and I briefly considered going hard core with a daily (basically insane) ab crunch routine I saw shared on Instagram. It was one of those mornings when my waistband felt…
Living with chronic back pain isn’t just an inconvenience. It often becomes a long struggle marked by pills, therapy sessions, and promises of relief that never seem to last. Over time, that frustration can leave people feeling discouraged and hopeless. Nick knew this all too well. His symptoms began in…
Last month my I got a text that read, “Do we get a syllabus for grieving? Because I think I’m failing and its midterms.” The sender was a dear friend from college (let’s call her Linda as I’m not sure if she wants to be “internet famous”) who had just…
I would rather spend eternity reliving my junior high school years than schedule a doctor’s appointment. And my voicemail inbox is a monument to my avoidance strategies. Yep, I will do literally anything to avoid a call from my doctor’s office — including ignoring my own well-being. Admittedly, not a great…
It wasn’t the two glasses of wine that caused the dizzy feeling. Nope… It was the bathroom scale I had stepped onto in a momentary lack of better judgement. Yes – the reality of weight loss after 50 hit me straight between the eyes. And what had gone suddenly (to…
I recently wrote about my husband and me getting back in the gym after 50, and I received some great feedback… But the gym isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay! The truth is that going to the gym doesn’t always fit real life. Your schedule is already full. Your body…
There’s nothing simple about life with chronic back pain. But many people say they have found a simple, non-surgical solution that can significantly improve how they move, feel, and live, even after everything else has failed. It’s called Core Balance Training. It was created by a Doctor of Physical Therapy…
If you’re thinking about heading back to the gym after 50 (Great Idea, BTW). there are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid – as my husband found out the hard way. Now, let me first say – I am VERY proud of him. and this is NOT at all…