Sickness and Stretching

[Stella Sanguina]

I recently came down with a pretty terrible cold, and yesterday my friends and family drug me to the hospital (kicking and cussing, I shamefully admit. I'm too stubborn sometimes) where they pumped 2000CCs worth of fluids and antibiotics into me via IV.

I haven't done any contortionism in about 5 days, and my back is absolutely killing me. I can neither bend backwards, OR forwards without it being extremely painful. My boyfriend suggested that I do a little bit of stretching to loosen it up and maybe make myself more comfortable, but its so painful, I'm actually kind of worried that I'll be further damaging something.

Does anyone have any advice on this? Would it be better to wait until I feel better, or would trying to continue with my usual routine help me get my feet back under me again more quickly?

[Charlyn DiLorenzo]

I would do light stretching but not too hard till you feel better

[Syf19y]

I am hesitant to give any form of advice in this situation, because the last thing i would want to do is make a bad situation worse... I hope you feel better soon

[Jenji Dea]

Stretch Stretch Stretch....just not you full stuff. You will feel so much better.

[Glen]

I hope you feel better soon, Stella.