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Strained my back moving furniture, how long until I can exercise?

shereenasjc
shereenasjc Posts: 21 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I've googled this, getting mixed results. Some articles say I have to wait until the sharpness goes away. Some articles say more movement is better. Has anyone experienced strained, stiff back pain, between the shoulder blades, - almost like more pain, the more I twist and turn? I really want to get back on the exercise bus!

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  • mynameisoliverqueen
    mynameisoliverqueen Posts: 63 Member
    A physiotherapist will tell you to keep active and moving, else it will stiffen up. Unless you have been diagnosed with something that is more than just a strain, Just do light exercise and gradually build up as you feel better.

    Instead of using Google, see a Doctor.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    When you're recovered enough that exercise doesn't make it worse. Err on the side of over-recovery. See a doctor (or better, a physio) for a real, tailored-specifically-for-your-situation answer.
  • shereenasjc
    shereenasjc Posts: 21 Member
    Yeah I guess I should of seen the "see your doc" card. It was worse a few hours ago, just applied ice packs for a few min, now it's feeling much better with the exception of long stretching. Thanks for your input, guys. If pain persists, I'll definitely call it in :wink:
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