Experiencing back pain? Your first instinct may be to lie in bed all day—but complete bed rest is usually not the best solution!
🚶♂️ Why staying active matters
✅ Helps maintain muscle strength
✅ Prevents stiffness and reduced mobility
✅ Supports a gradual return to daily activities
✅ May help you recover faster
💡 What should you do instead?
✨ Keep moving with gentle walks as tolerated.
✨ Avoid heavy lifting and movements that worsen pain.
✨ Use a comfortable sleeping position and change positions regularly.
✨ Seek medical advice if your pain persists or worsens.
⚠️ When to seek urgent medical care: Back pain with new leg weakness, numbness around the groin, difficulty passing urine, or loss of bladder or bowel control needs immediate evaluation.
👨⚕️ Dr. Ankit N. Mittal
M.B.B.S., D.Ortho (Mumbai), M.S. Orthopaedic (Gold Medalist)
Arthroscopy, Sports Injury & Joint Replacement Surgeon
#🏥 Shanthi Orthopaedic & Dental Clinic
📍 Shop No. 6, Ground Floor, Opposite Navrang Theatre, J. P. Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400058.
📞 9307611792
🕒 Monday–Saturday | 5 PM–9 PM
💙 Remember: Gentle movement is generally better than prolonged bed rest for common back pain. Rest briefly if needed, but gradually return to activity as tolerated.
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