“The thing with back pain is that most people’s instinct is to not do anything, because even taking a step can send a jolt or spasm up your back. My attitude was always that I needed to rest and let it heal, but now I’ve learned that that’s the worst thing you can do.”
“One of the most important things the program taught me is that you shouldn’t be afraid of the pain. Exercise is a path to reducing pain in the long term, so if
you have a flare-up, you should keep doing what you can.”