There are a number of things you can do to help relieve low back pain. Stay active and continue your daily activities as normally as you can. Bed rest may actually make low back pain worse so try to limit the time you spend resting to a minimum. Apply hot or cold packs to the affected area. You can buy specially designed hot and cold packs from most pharmacies. If you prefer you can apply a cold compress such as ice or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. Don't apply ice directly to your skin as it can damage your skin.
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