My doctor advised me to rest a few days then get back to movement, activity, and work as the best way to beat the back pain I can't seem to shake. I was already exercising three times a week at the health club. Is that enough?
Exercise of any type has value. It increases blood flow and circulation. Exercise is also known to increase natural pain killer cells called endorphins. Endorphins are natural mood elevators, too so exercise can decrease depression and improve your outlook.
A recent study from Sweden reported that regular or general exercise doesn't seem to make a difference in how fast people recover from back pain. However, pain intensity is lower for people who exercise regularly at higher levels of intensity.
Most of the nearly 800 people in the study reported that improvements in pain and function were greatest in the first six months after back pain started. If you find that your pain is not going away, see your doctor again.
If there are no serious problems found, then a more specific program of back exercises may be needed. You can see a physical therapist for this type of program. Many health clubs have a physical therapy department on site to help their clients with problems of this type.
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