This Is How You Can Relieve Back Pain

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Both the ice pack and the heating pad would help with the pain, but in order to know which one to use, you need to find out about the type of your pain. If it is caused by a new injury, then you should use ice to help with the swelling and inflammation, according to Dr. Rami Said, Columbia University.

But if what you are experiencing has been going on for a while and along the lines of stiffness, then the heating pad should be your new best friend. The heat will help the area to receive more blood flow and reduce the discomfort. Plus, the pain and aching will decrease, too.