Sore back... ice pack or heat pack, and why? thanks.?!
Question:
Sore back... ice pack or heat pack, and why? thanks.?
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It can sometimes depend on whether or not it's from an injury. Heat can in some cases cause more inflammation. If it's close to the spine,be very cautious. If you use heat, first thing in the morning because that's when your core body temp is as its lowest. Then apply the ice pack 10-20 minutes at a time as necessary every 2 hrs. Have a barrier between the ice and your skin so you don't damage nerve endings and skin tissue. I've pulled muscles in my back and I've had a disc replaced so this is a message from experience.