Why Your Lower Back Pain Gets Worse After Rest

The Rest Trap: Why Your Lower Back Pain Isn't Healing You woke up with a twinge. Your back felt stiff, so you called in sick and stayed horizontal. Two days later, you're worse. Sound familiar? Here's the thing — bed rest was the standard advice for decades, but we now know it's actually one of the worst things you can do for lower back pain. If you're looking for effective relief,...

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