A short YouTube video in which Dr. Jeff Langmaid (Evidence Based Chiropractor) advises people with spine/back pain to remain as active as safely possible. He explains that muscle spasm and reduced movement worsen pain, and recommends range-of-motion, exercise, and (when appropriate) chiropractic care to speed recovery and restore quality of life.
Hi, I'm Dr. Jeff Langmaid with the Evidence Based Chiropractor. And yes, staying as active as possible when you are suffering from spine pain is one of the best things that you can possibly do if your spine is hurting. These are the bones, the disc and the nerves. The muscles go around the spine supporting it. And when you're in pain, quite often the muscles can spasm to protect your spine. This is a vicious combination because it makes you want to move less, which then thin things hurt more. So getting motion, exercise, range of motion, and even chiropractic care when your spine is hurting is one of the best things you can do to regain your quality of life as soon as possible. So remember, safely go through range of motion, safely move when things hurt, and you will be on the road to recovery before you know it.
