Healthy Living
7 Ways to Fight Lower-Back Pain
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Try Ice
You might be tempted to reach for a heating pad because it feels good, but within the first 24 to 48 hours chill out. Ice reduces the inflammation. After 48 hours, you can add heat alternating with ice. Keep in mind, though, a just-released study questions the effectiveness of ice for the relief of sore muscle pain.Low back pain is the number-two reason, right behind cold and flu, that we see our doctors. Whether the pain is caused by an injury like a fall, lifting something heavy or degenerative arthritis, chances are you've had to deal with it. There are ways you can treat the pain yourself but before you do, here's an important cautionary note: if your back pain also includes tingling in the legs, numbness or weakness in your legs, keep your appointment. Otherwise:
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