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Here’s how to choose between ice or heat for lower back pain.
Cold and heat therapy may both provide effective relief from your lower back pain—but how do you know which one to use?
Ice in the first 24 to 72 hours
As a general rule, it is best to apply cold therapy to your lower back in the first 24 to 72 hours following your lower back injury. The application of cold therapy can minimize your inflammation and swelling—which in turn may reduce your pain. In addition, ice can decrease your tissue damage and numb your sore tissues.