I was doing some crazy physical moves ... I bent over to put my hair dryer away- HA! ... and I pinched a nerve in my back. The pain was incredible and I actually had a limp because my leg just wouldn't respond like it used to.

It lasted about 2 months, gradually getting better over time. But it sure made me have more empathy for folks with back injuries!

Ice is good, and depending on how it feels, stretching isn't bad either. Be careful though, that you don't pinch it more. Good luck!