activity is often the best medicine for back pain. “simple exercises like walking can be very helpful ” mary ann wilmarth pt dpt ocs a spokeswoman for the american physical therapy association and chief of physical therapy at harvard university says. “it gets people out of a sitting posture and puts the body in a neutral upright position. ” but remember to move in moderation. stay away from strenuous activities and avoid whatever motion caused the pain in the first place.
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