Low back pain is a very common condition with over 80% of the population experiencing back pain at some stage in life. Although most cases of low back pain resolve within four to six weeks,  this can be a painful and frustrating time and it can be difficult to know what’s best for your back. Keeping Active Is Important In the past,  those suffering with back pain were often advised to rest. We now know that, in general, this is not helpful for your back, and can actually delay your recovery. When you are in pain,  muscle activity changes with some muscles switching off and others working extra hard. Bed rest … Continue reading Can I Exercise With Back Pain?