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Can applying heat or cold help lower back pain?

When your back hurts, it can be hard to figure out whether to use cold or heat for relief. Physical therapist Peggy Brill gives her recommendation.


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Up Next

  • What are at-home treatments for back pain?

  • Why is my back pain worse in the morning?

  • Should you treat an injury with heat, or with ice?

  • How can I help prevent knee pain?

  • What could happen if I let acute back pain go untreated?

  • What are some at-home treatments for back pain?

  • What is the benefit of foam rolling?

  • How can I avoid back pain during sex?

  • What are some holistic treatments for knee pain?

  • Relieve chronic pain with massage and more

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