Get moving
‘We’ve often been told to stay still when we’re experiencing back pain,’ says physiotherapist Sammy Margo. But that’s the worst thing we can do. ‘Our backs need to move to stay healthy,’ she says. ‘Aim for the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-intense exercise a week. Try walking, cycling, dancing, yoga and swimming.’
ARE YOU NEW TO EXERCISE?
Start small and build up slowly to more strenuous activity.