Edward: how’s your back today?
Max: it seems to get worse!
Edward: what did your doctor say?
Max: not much.. less sitting at your desk, more walking and swimming, when in pain take painkillers
Edward: have you tried that? 
Max: it seems useless to me! i won’t stop working at my desk, i hate walking and i can’t swim!
Edward: but you can’t keep taking painkillers constantly! You have to do something! Most physical activities will do!
Max: i guess you’re right!
Edward: why don’t you try cycling? It is supposed to be good for back pain.
Max: yeah, i’ll give it a go. Thanks! 
Max's back pain is getting worse. He will not follow doctor's advice to sit less at his desk, walk more or take up swimming. He will keep taking painkillers. He might take up cycling, however.