Welcome to the Quiz Review for Lesson One.

In Lesson One you were asked three questions. Take a few moments to compare your answers to those given here.

1. Why is it better to try and get back to ordinary activity and employment within a short period after back pain strikes?

People with back pain who limit their activities because they fear more pain or injury run the risk of chronic (long-term) back pain. This “avoidance behavior” has been linked to more disability and work loss in people with low back pain. By limiting activity, such as staying in bed longer than two days, muscles weaken and the body becomes unfit. People who resume activities in a short period of a few days to a few weeks tend to recover more quickly.

2. What can you do to take control of your back condition?

Take an active role in your recovery. Educate yourself about your condition. Learn ways to take care of back pain when it strikes. And get moving sooner, rather than later. You’ll experience a greater sense of well-being and control, leading to improved chances for an early recovery.

3. How do passive treatments and active rehabilitation differ?

Passive treatments, like rest, massage, and heat or ice, don’t require any action on your part. Used alone, passive treatments often don’t have any long-term benefit. They work best when you also follow advice and a plan to actively resume your ordinary and work activities. By contrast, active rehabilitation speeds recovery because you take an active role in your therapy. It combats inactivity through exercises for key muscles, giving you confidence to be active again.