Instead, you should get up, keep moving, and that way, presumably, blood will flow to the muscles and speed healing. While many people believe back pain is the result of physical strain, Dr. John Sarno has a different theory. He believes inner anger is often at the root of the pain. I tell how the pressures they put on themselves, and the pressures that life puts on them is what's responsible for this inner anger. You see, the brain is sort of lost.
Exercise seems to help too.
A recent study out of Switzerland found that working out with weight-lifting machines and low impact aerobics can reduce lower back pain and keep it form recurring. I encourage my patients to be as physically active as they possibly can. Experts also say sleeping on your stomach is bad for your back. Instead, sleep on your side, with knees and hips bent. And for chronic back pain, Good Housekeeping suggests a multidisciplinary pain center may be helpful.