Ice or Heat to Treat Low Back Pain

As a general rule of thumb, ice should be used to treat any new injury within the first 72 hours. Ice will help reduce the swelling, decrease muscle spasms and expedite the healing process. Woodbury chiropractor, Dr. Tyler Peterson, says there are numerous ways to apply cold therapy from a frozen vegetable bag to gel packs. …

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