Ice or Heat for Lower Back Pain?

Ice or heat? Which do you use when treating lower back pain? Both can provide effective relief. Cold and heat therapies treat different aspects of lower back pain; and using them in tandem can be effective. Ice therapy can help minimize inflammation and swelling. And heat therapy can help stimulate blood flow to the area to encourage healing. Dr. Castillo usually recommends alternating ice and heat therapies, in 10 minute sessions per therapy.  Cold and heat therapy may both provide effective relief from your lower back pain—but how do you know which one to use?  Read on for helpful advice…
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