Britt Caramen's Article in Health and Fitness

573 What You can Do in Your Own Home that May Help Advance Recovery Coming From a Back Injury
The very first step in the treatment of low back pain is home self-care. Lengthy bed rest is no longer prescribed for back pain, as the longer time a person remains in bed has been linked to lengthier recovery times. Not only is the recovery time slower, but lengthy bed rest has been related to higher risks for: blood clots, loss of muscle tone, and depression. Doctors who specialize in back pain encourage 48 hours or less of bed rest/inactivity.
Posted on Sep-22-2010