Some studies indicate that too much bed rest (usually more than two days) is counterproductive for relieving back pain, and that continuing normal activities leads to a quicker recovery. The spine needs motion for moving nutrients to the vertebral discs. A lack of motion can cause loss of strength and slow or impair the spine’s ability to heal.
Actually, just lying in your bed or on the floor with back pain (unless you're performing certain stretches) will only accomplish one thing: It will make the pain worse. The way to bounce back is to make sure that you're up and around, moving your muscles, working them back into shape. We're not suggesting that you sign up for the local rugby team if you just pulled your back. But walking around the house is more productive - and more healing - than sitting around it. That's why married folks recover slower than those living alone; if you're being waited on hand and foot, why give up a good thing? But you might be penalizing yourself by lounging in bed and taking advantage of your loved one's concern.
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Back Pain
Just about everyone has experienced some level of back pain. It is one of the most common ailments brought on by disease, injury, or misalignment of the spine. It can be a dull muscle ache in the lower back or a severe, sharp pain ...
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