When you are ill or recovering from an injury, it is natural to think that staying in bed will help your body heal. Sometimes it can. In other situations, too much time in bed may actually make recovery harder. The key is understanding that bed rest is not a universal treatment for illness or injury. […]
When your body is dealing with an illness, injury or another medical problem, rest can be an important part of recovery. In some situations, a healthcare professional may recommend bed rest or significant activity restriction to reduce physical demands while the body recovers. However, bed rest is not automatically beneficial for every illness. Modern medical […]