To Rest or Not To Rest?

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To Rest or Not To Rest?

Initial recommendations after back injury described a period of bed rest for recovery time. This however, is no longer viewed as beneficial in the healing process. By being inactive the muscles of the back can become weak from inactivity, delaying recovery time. Current recommendations include gentle back stretching activities and continuing with current day to day activities with modifications to alleviate strain on the back region. Starting an early rehabilitation program has been shown to decrease the healing time.
So keep active and perform gentle stretching activities after insult to the back! The temptation to rest in bed should be avoided.



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