Back spasm

I got up this morning only to have my back go into spasm as soon as I stepped out of bed, I was attempting to dress, shouting with pain as the spasms kept coming, making me feel as if someone was stabbing me in the back!
I've had muscle spasms in other places before, my ribs, my toes, my chest, but in the large back muscles they stop you in your tracks!
I took pain killers and my anti inflammatory, then I got up gingerly trying to move my body as little as possible, not an easy feat whilst trying to get to the bathroom then down the stairs. Good thing I was the only one home, everyone would have wondered what I was shouting for but I couldn't keep it in, the pain of a back spasm is incredibly bad and trying to move, albeit slowly and carefully, is very difficult!
I managed a few cornflakes for breakfast and even though the sun was shining and it was a warm morning I realised I just had to sit and rest to wait for the spasms to pass and for the medication to take effect.
Eventually I deemed myself just about OK to go out, I can't walk far so I use a mobility scooter these days so I moved very slowly and off I went. Slowly! The sun shone, the warmth of the sun and getting out into the fresh air helped, though my outing was rather painful I did enjoy getting out even if it was only for 40 minutes or so, it raises the mood rather than being stuck indoors. So even if you are in chronic pain, try and get out of the house if you can and get some fresh air and sunshine, even if it hurts, it helps you cope, it helps me cope.