Ok, time for a little review.

This is where we try to stick all the information that leaked out of your brain between checking your email and the latest economic news as you were trying to convince yourself that multitasking is a good thing... Haven't you heard the latest information from neuroscience research that proves multitasking is all a myth? No? Then you need to check out:

Now, pay attention! ... and take an active role in your recovery.

• Stay active and continue usual activities.
• Avoid resting in bed for more than two days.
• Advance your activity over a short period of a few days to a few weeks.
• Use time, not pain, as your guide while you gradually resume ordinary activities.
• If you are working, you should stay working.
• If you are off work due to back pain, you should probably get back to work sooner rather than later, with modifications to your work if needed.

Learn all you can about your condition.

• People who educate themselves tend to have a sense of well-being and control over their situation.
• Use the online resources available on the BackCare 101 website as your educational guide to better back health.

Use the neutral spine position.

• Assume a slight inward curve in your low back.
• Use this position when you rest, move, lift, and work.

Begin to self-manage your back pain.

• Use safe postures to control pain and protect your back.
• Do the exercises assigned to help you control pain and begin moving safely.