Is Exercising Safe For Those With Back Pain?

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Is Exercising Safe for Those with Back Pain?

Many people with back pain don't know whether it is safe to do exercises or if exercises will worsen their condition. It all depends on the cause of the back pain.

Exercising is beneficial for various conditions causing back pain, even osteoarthritis of the spine. Always check with a doctor as to which exercises are appropriate for you to do.

BED REST FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS ONLY: Muscles go into spasms at the site of an acute injury (triggered by inflammation). Muscle spasms restrict movement to protect the body from further injury. Muscle spasms may cause intense pain. For the first couple of days after an acute back injury, lying on a firm surface may be helpful in relieving muscle spasms and pain.


After a couple of days........, click to continue. Courtesy of bigbackpain.com