During lower back pain keeping the area warm can make any help in reducing the pain?
958339
It does the trick for me to place a hot water bottle under my back when in bed. You can also buy these heat pads now that wrap around you like a bandage from the chemist/drug store.
11489
heating pad and a wet towel has worked for me.  You can't get rid of all the pain but you can lessen it to a more liveable level.
548844
Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
171238
you could try a heating pad. I just went to see the doctor for the same thing and now I am on a muscle relaxant. He also suggested physiotherapy. I found those new heating patches to be quite effective.
1050735
Reflexology sounds like a good idea. I got a spa with therapeutic jets for the back. I haven't had lower back pain since I use it regularly. It also relieves my whiplash.
133185
I do one of two things when my lower back starts to hurt that may help you.  Flip your mattress if you haven't in awhile.  You can also lay on your back on the floor and try to flatten out your back by pressing the small of your back into the floor.  You could also try getting a massage or visiting the chiropractor.  Hope you feel better!
169675
A heating pad works wonders. Something warm will help ease your muscle cramping.
43654
Try wearing a back support that you can buy at wal-mart or any decent pharmacy,   see if this helps with the pain.  \nImportantly, you should see a doctor, to make sure you don't have a more serious problem, involving your lower back.  \nIf you are healthy, you might try stretching exercises, and sit ups, to strengthen your lower back muscles.
1158153
Possibly considering heat helps a lot of people when it comes to stiffness. It probably wouldn't hurt to try. I would also getting massages because they help to release tension. Like any disease of the bones, movement and massage are good to help try and reestablish flexibility.\n\nI'm not sure if it'd help the pain he's having at that minute, however. Heat pads and massage can sometimes cause pain, but they help to lessen any in the future.\n\nIf you're unsure, ring up your father's doctor and ask him if he thinks it will be okay.
823
This depends on several factors, you might have strain on your neck muscles or the tendons behind the neck. The most efficient easy remedy is heat application to the spot and avoid strain on your neck.
1169019
Firstly, how long have you had this pain? Secondly, what were you doing that caused this?  I find that besides cold/heat treatment, I use motrin.  It really helps me.  I also try to carefully, emphasize carefully, do back stretcht.  Lean forward slowly and to the side.  Lastly, try not to make major movement and then rest in combination with cold treatment and motrin.  Do no take more motrin than the recommended dosage/day.  \n\nGood luck.  If nothing works for a "long" time see an MD or a chiropractor.
645388
First, see a doctor for xrays to rule out pinched nerve, cracked or broken bone(s) that may not have healed properly. Also rule out tendon or muscle pulls you may be continuing to aggravate due to your natural movements, work, sports, etc. Once you have ruled out those causes:\nFor some people, sleeping on a hard surface, like the floor, for 7-10 days can greatly reduce or eliminate the pain, since you are not putting extra tension on the back while sleeping/tossing/turning.  Do this after a very warm 20 minute bath which will relax your muscles and help you sleep.\nSit-ups, as many as you are comfortable with, daily will strenghthen abdominal muscles which will take strain away from back muscles for natural support. Massage therapy from a RMT can work wonders as well. Consult your physician about chiropractic, with a full understanding of the possible risks and benefits. Avoid Rx unless it is your last resort,  consulting with a pharmacist for precise advice. Products such as "Icy Hot" patches are very effective for temporary 8-12 hour relief. Carefully examine your posture while sitting and standing, expecially at the computer. Use a very good chair with proper lumbar support and maintain a straight back, not slouching. If you frequently have to drive for long periods and your vehicle is not properly equipped, buy a good quality lumbar/leg support seat pad, perhaps with the heating and/or vibration options at any dept store.\nIn Canada, you can actually get a Rx from your doctor to purchase a hot tub/jacuzzi, making the purchase deductible from your income tax. Check with your tax dept. A hot tub is excellent therapy if you have no cardiovascular conditions, such as hyper or hypotension and mostly fun anyway!
571284
You have my sympathy..back problems are so debilitating,I know,having suffered for many years,ranging from Sciatica to a Prolapsed Disc.\nMy advise to you would be,plenty of rest with a cold compress on the affected area,pain-relief and anti-inflammatory and a cream/ointment designed for muscle strain etc.\nMaybe you could ask someone to massage some Tea Tree and Lavender blended with a good carrier oil such as,Almond,into the lower back using as much pressure as is comfortable for you.\nIf any of the above don't improve your condition then I suggest you visit a Chiropractor or see your GP and ask for an x-ray just to rule out anything more serious such as disc problems or trapped nerves.\nI wish you a speedy recovery and hope you are feeling better very soon.
403838
Applications of heat, mild streaching and relaxing often help.  Try this before going to meds.
885200
This could actually be referred pain.Pain resulting from an underlying cause elsewhere.\nBest things to do to try to alleviate these pains(after a brief but thorough warm up) are neck rolling front to back and reverse,clasp something up high and gently and slowly support your own weight while stretching your back.Exhale slightly every time you stretch a little more.Straddle stretch while turning one side then the other reaching for your toes with the opposite hand.Sit on the floor with your legs spread,slowly lean forward then to either side.NEVER bounce when you stretch as this activates the myotatic reflex and can tighten the tear the muscle.\nTry taking hot baths and ibuprofen(not Tylenol) as an anti inflammatory.
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anti-inflammatories are good.\n\nI wouldn't suggest a chiropractor.\n\nWith all four of my pregancies my pain worsened every time...use a heating pad whenever you are laying down or "reclining".  Sleep with a pillow in between your legs, it helps for a lot of things even if you aren't pregnant.\n\nDepending on your current fitness activity too much can simply make it worse.\n\nin short...heating pad, anti-inflame drugs and sleep with a pillow in between your legs
824422
You've not told us where the pain is or what kind it is, so I'm going to guess maybe it's muscle pain or injury type pain.  If so, ice packs really help.  They slow down the injured nerve endings sending the signals to the brain which in turn makes you think you aren't hurting so bad.  I use ice all the time for my back, which was badly injured in a wreck.  Also, I know you wouldn't think this would work, but it really does, at least for a bit.  You need to close your eyes, and focus on exactly where the pain is.  Say it is in your hand.  Well focus hard on right where the pain is in your hand, and you actually will get some relief, albeit temporary.