So a couple of weeks ago I pulled a muscle in my back doing Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and took two weeks off and then I went for a run and immediately seized up.
I went to the Dr and they said that I’ll have to rest 4-6 weeks. Why is it so long compared to other muscles which get better in 2 weeks?
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Think of your back like a big, strong bridge that holds up your whole body. When something happens that hurts your back, it’s like a part of the bridge getting a little broken.
Now, imagine you hurt your arm or leg. Those are like smaller bridges, so when they get hurt, it’s easier for your body to fix them up. But your big back bridge has lots of parts and needs more time and care to get better.
See, your back does a lot of important jobs, like helping you stand, walk, and even sit. So, when it gets hurt, it takes longer to heal because it’s doing such a big and important job. Doctors and your body need to be extra careful to make sure your back gets better in the right way.
Just remember, your body is like a team of superheroes working together to make things better. And sometimes, the big heroes like your back need a bit more time to get back to their super-strong selves!
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