Gone are the days of lying in bed to get rid of back pain. The Mayo Clinic reports that most cases of acute back pain get better in a few weeks and bed rest is not recommended. In fact, doctors and chiropractors now advocate exercise to reduce back pain and to prevent its return. There is an appropriate exercise for almost every type of back pain. Whether due to osteoarthritis or injury, an exercise routine tailored to your specific needs will likely be helpful.

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Everyone has story to tell about the time they hurt their back. And while these people mean well, their tales of woe may not exactly help your back pain. What you need are the facts. Read on to find what’s myth and what’s fact about back pain.

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