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Severe low back pain would heat help ?like hot water?

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Back pain: Yes heat can help especially if there are also back spasms. Do it several times a day for 15-20 mins at a time. If it is an injury related pain then ice will usually be more beneficial

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/29/2020

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Useful: Heat can temper tight muscles or spasms. Cold best employed during acute phase of injury Source of heat more convenience than consequence

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/29/2020

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