I have lost count on the number of times I have been unable to stand let alone walk.
Over the past 20 years I have spent litterally months flat on my back.
This all stopped a few years back when I went to a physiotherapist who was keen on teaching people how to treat their own back.
I can now avoid back problems but I need to exercise and stretch for 5 mins each morning and night.
If I get lazy and stop the exercises and have problems I now know how to fix it before it gets so bad I'm imobilised.
Works for me.
Regards,
Phill