[JavaBrewer]

So I'm on a trail run yesterday and end up tripping & stumbling over a half burried rock. I didn't go down but heavily torqued my back in the process. I walked home and barely made it up the steep final hill.

If I sit in a chair or lie on my back or sides for any length of time I am unable to stand and my back immediately goes into terrible spasms. So far the only way I can get up on two feet is to first lie on my stomach with elbows on the ground and stretch my back for 10 minutes. Once up I have to walk very gingerly as any upset in balance makes my back go into spasms again.

So my question. Should I take pain meds (advil) and lie around on my stomach all day or should I get out and walk as much as possible. Will walking/exercise worsen my condition or speed recovery? I've been leaving messages for my Doc but so far have not gotten a return call. I'm hoping to get something stronger than advil, like a muscle relaxer, but hate taking narcotics.

Doctors in the house - advice?