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Should you ice your back if you throw it out? back

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Back pain ?'s: Sudden back pain may help with ice packs but only for a short time. A heating pad may assist more if the back pain was more than 24 hours ago. If it persists, get a referral to an orthopedic specialist to be certain there is no significant damage.

Answered 3/4/2020

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Injury: A good rule of thumb is with any acute musculoskeletal injury either your back or anything else icing for therapy within the first 12 hours is the way to go!! After that whatever makes you feel good!!!

Answered 3/4/2020

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