Making Your Back Feel Better
When your back hurts, the first thing you need is relief. The second thing you need is a way to keep it from hurting again!
First 48 Hours: Ice
In the first 48 hours after your back begins to hurt, apply a cold pack (ice in a plastic bag, wrapped in a thin towel) for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
Lingering Pain: Heat
After 48 hours from the onset of pain, use heating pads or hot showers to relieve pain.
Pain Reliever & "Relative Rest"
Use a pain reliever like Tylenol 8 Hour to get relief from the pain so you can resume normal activities and keep your back strong while it heals. Only avoid activities that make the pain worse.
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