Pain can come from many sources, acute injuries, muscle tension, joint stiffness, or chronic conditions such as arthritis. When discomfort strikes, most people instinctively reach for an ice pack or a ...

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Ice therapy helps reduce pain and inflammation when back pain first starts. Heat therapy is ideal for relaxing muscles during long-term back pain. You can use ice and heat together, known as contrast ...