I have this sharp pain in my lower back. i feel this pain usually when i bend over. pain comes and goes.should i try stretching? should i try apply ice or heat? any recommendations. thank you. i use to lift and play football but that was a year ago?

Exercise: You may use the treatments you mentioned. For the long term, it is important to exercise regularly, Raising core body temperature through exercise will strengthen and loosen the muscles and relieve pain. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.