I strained a muscle in my back while lifting weights last week. I was in bed for three days before it felt OK to be up and about. I still get sore if I stand or sit up for too long, so I'm being really conscientious about taking lots of breaks to lie down.
If anyone else has experienced a pulled muscle in the back (I'm guessing it was spinalis dorsi or longissimus dorsi, for the anatomy geeks) how long did it take you to heal enough to dance again?
I've been out of work for a week, which is a problem. I can't stay out of work TOO much longer without breaking out the credit cards. On the other hand, I don't want to work too soon and end up delaying healing or developing a chronic problem.
My personal trainer said to take it easy through the weekend. My boyfriend hasn't said anything directly but I know he thinks I'm a big pussy for staying out of work with a pulled muscle. Why do I care what he thinks? Because I live with him, so his opinion is unavoidable.
Please advise?



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