what the heck have I done to my back?

[dollyoldeek]

well I know how I did it- picking up toddler without bending knees. Pain across where bra fastens. Hurts when I tuck my chin against chest- pain goes right down my spine.

Should I exercise it off or loaf around?

TIA

do lots of stretches, stretch up to the ceiling as far as you can to try and stretch it out
alternate paracetmol and ibruprofen

second the ibuprofen, but just do gentle stretches for the first day. Don't sit still for too long as it'll sieze up.

I know exactly the kind of pain you mean, hot bath, take it easy tonight, plenty of anti-inflammatory's and gentle stretches.

thanks very much- your advice worked- much better today!