Should I be resting or moving?
- Keep moving, even if you move slowly at first.
- Do whatever you normally would and stay at, or return to work. This is important and is the best way to get better.
- Change positions regularly wherever you are.
- Do not sit down for too long.
- Resting in bed does not help back pain.
- Try to find a position that reduces any pains you may have in your back and/or leg(s).
- Try to stay active, but remember not to carry out activities which aggravate any pain you may have in your back and/or leg(s).
- Exercise really helps your back and can relieve pain.