MYTH #1 Rest is the Best Thing for Pain Management– Studies have shown managing back pain with movement, such as light stretching, exercising or a short walk to keep you limber, is better than resting a bad back. MYTH #2 Losing Weight is the Best Back Prevention– Losing weight is great, but being overweight is just one factor among many that can contribute to back pain. Other risk factors include age (general wear and tear over a person’s lifetime), immobility, smoking, stress, and poor posture also can contribute to back pain. On the other hand, being skinny doesn’t mean pain free either. Anyone can...