Ice Or Heat For Back Pain Relief & Injury?

[@katherinebryan9921]

Oh man. I used a heating pad on my low back for ten minutes this morning. I could not straighten up out of my chair. It got so much worse. So I came to good old YT to get some knowledge. Ice it will be for a few days. My strain is one week old. So depressing. It’s giving me lots of compassion for people who have chronic back pain.

[@SD-ef4qp]

2:58- When to use Heat. 4:26- Contrast Therapy

[@jcam783]

I developed some lower back pain a week ago , and initially used Ice , my problem was I transitioned to heat too quickly . I went back to ice again and am now feeling better , will continue with the ice for a few days in 20 minute increments an hour or so apart , Thank you for this post .

[@antonellapastor861]

I sprained my lower back today while lifting weights. I came back to my room and put a heat pad on it and sleep for 2 hours. I just came to watch this video and realized I did everything I DIDN´T HAVE TO DO. No wonder I had more pain lol. Thanks for the video! Will definitely be applying ice for 20 minutes. I will let you know how that goes.

[@clclan-agario5469]

How did it go? Im 17 atm and this is my 2nd lower back injury and I just want to know what to do.

[@dheeraj7592]

I had the same issue after lifting a weight. What is your experience? Which one is good ice therapy or heat?

[@arslanmehmood3267]

Just use ice bags are best for new injury

[@thechangedman2343]

What happened to ur back is it healed now because my lower back is swollen about a few weeks now

[@arrepuess]

@@thechangedman2343 hows your back after 9 months?

[@r1cgasm]

Im over 50+ videos but this one is the best among all of those. Thank you #2020

[@vivians3059]

I pulled my lower back at work about a week in a half and man have I been going about this wrong. Thank you

[@desertjedi]

I learned a few things but not as much as I hoped. You talked about the classic injury protocol of "ice in the 1st 72 hours and heat thereafter". Well, that doesn't help me because I have chronic lower back arthritis (disk degenerative disease). For months (maybe years), I applied heat to my lower back and it never got any better and maybe worsened. I went to a chiropractor and he said I should be icing my lower back. As soon as I starting icing, it was a godsend. Significant and quick improvement. Because my problem is inflammation, I NEVER use heat on my lower back. The only time I consider using heat is when I have my regularly scheduled SEVERE back spasms a few times a year. With a spasm, I NEVER use ice but instead focus on stretching. What I consider a good general strategy is heat in the morning to loosen things up and get the blood moving and ice at night to deal with the wear and tear of the day. It has worked quite well for me. Unfortunately, there is nothing concrete you can take from my approach. In other words, it doesn't really make any sense. But it works for me.

[@janesmith7705]

I did everything wrong! My back is so painful. Thank you I’ll never do it wrong again.

[@anongpage6266]

Hello just very bad low back pain it sent that drow to my leg... your video was so good to help people

[@kiranp2325]

this video should be made mandatory view for patients with back problems. I prefer to know and see how I can really help work with my physio (a knowledgeable, patient and good problem solver) is a minimum must. ( will stay with you for a good deal longer than your hour and working to help you get better.) Thank you so much. 5*****

[@darshanprakash]

The best video to handle muscle pain

[@reverseside7387]

24hrs in to a horribly painful L4/5 relapse and tearing off a heat patch and turning off the electric heat pad.... Icing my second 20m/40m cycle and things are actually settling down.... Thank you so much

[@aloneforeternity456]

So the ice helped you? And how did you recover from disk herniation? What did you do

[@xchorro]

i can’t get up out of bed this pain hurts so bad i pulled my lower back yesterday

[@traviswhitfield4665]

How long did it take to get better

[@JZ-1]

yep same here, I need to go to my side before i can get out of bed, and it still has pain but not too much. Sudden deep inhalation triggers it also. Feels like getting stabbed in the back lower left side.

[@juhsuhcahfritz5276]

@@JZ-1 that's why I'm here. Sitting down hurts too. Standing up from sitting down sends this awful painful shock and pain. Walking and lifting legs hurts. Bending hurts. Lower back/hip/tailbone/ butt/ leg area. Its been 6 days and NOTHING IS WORKING. Getting out of bed is a night mare. Laying on my tummy to try to get out of bed made me cry, then be ause I was crying, the movement of breathing in and out rapidly also triggered more pain and I cannot figure out if i should go to the hospital or not.... The only thing I can do withouut pain is stand in one particular upright position with my butt pushed a bit forward. Sitting on the toilet hurts. Using my muscles to push q bowel movement out hurts, wiping my ass hurts, standing up after hurts and bending slightly to flush fucking hurts. Laying on my side is the best, it still hurts but more of a constant radiating pain rather than a shocking stabbing pain. It's been 6. Effing. Days. Iunno what the hell to do.

[@qsks8366]

@@juhsuhcahfritz5276 are you doing better now ?

[@hollyxaleexis]

Thank you for this! I have ruptured discs and am so confused on how to go about relieving pain. It's so sharp and painful it takes my breath away. So I've learned...wait about 3-4 days before using heat?

[@motormk1152]

How is it now?

[@aloneforeternity456]

Yea how is it now did you get better or did the pain lessen

[@aphill2208]

Tip: my coworker slept on a heating pad! Resulting in a nasty burn on her shoulder! Always lay the pad on top of the area! Not sure why she didn't feel the heat ,but she didn't.

[@mixedmartialhoops9299]

Omg ive been doing everything wrong.. Thanks for the info

[@monica12360]

Im glad I clicked on your video. They've always told me to ice my back but never for how long. Thank you for letting us kniw that it's only 20 minutes or you can cause more pain then let rest for a hour or 2 and then you can place ice back again for another 20 minutes.👍

[@ianbartlett-o2m]

The ice therapy is working for me on lower to middle back muscle pain, when you initially hear using this treatment this it does not seem correct but boy does it work.

[@yuntong7706]

I iced my back after i sprain my lower back yesterday but icing this morning made it worth. I had some mobility from applying heat and stretching yesterday. After icing, i could not get back up from the floor. Applying heat and stretching yesterday seem to work better for me even though it was less than 24 hours. I am wondering if icing is really intended for injuries with swelling. Thanks.

[@Lovercoffee]

That’s so interesting!! I’m not sure either. Which is really better. I guess everyone’s body response differently. I have a strain. I used ice and heat I feel worse today. I might go with ice again.

[@steverobertson1729]

Ive never been able to put ice on my body, the cold just hurts too much. Always have prefered soothing heat😌 I figure a heating pad on my lower back keeps those muscles relaxed and eases my overall pain level

[@eyerow3925]

What about after an intense muscle workout at the gym? Not necessarily injury just general muscle soreness from your workout

[@treymcclintock1733]

I was always told to do a cold bath/shower and then a hot shower/bath the next day

[@jeanielowe3246]

Very helpful video, especially for someone like me who has back pain.

[@sanjuktamitra9079]

This video worked as a saviour

[@maor260]

I dont understand. Can you explain different type of pain and injury and how to treat them? You explained it too generally. Low back spasm, heat or cold? Muscle soreness after workout, heat or cold? etc.

[@motormk1152]

I injured my lower back deadlifting. Been using an ice pack for 3 days. No pain except if I’m sitting for a long time and a slight nerve pinching down to my left calf. Any advice? Thanks. 🙏🏼

[@motormk1152]

Update : it went away in a week. I started deadlifting again a week later. Pro tip don’t workout if hungover. Also deadhang is ur best friend along with cobra stretch.

[@trevbarlow9719]

Why would you need advice if the pain almost completely went away?

[@bhanuprakash2503]

I have injured my lower back in gym. 2 months away pain is not gone can you help me.

[@JM-id2ys]

@@bhanuprakash2503 same, is it gone for you now?

[@bholu1992]

@@bhanuprakash2503 did u recover?

[@dls8486]

Thank you, a very clear and simple video. Very helpful.

[@BackIntelligence]

You are welcome!

[@sunilk6068]

Really very good information about the Therapy.. Thank you so much...

[@richjames7595]

Beginner to pull ups I worked out abs, back triceps and chest... Then finished a mountain of laundry, and slept late at night for storyboards... And the result was a back sprain My fever isn't going away for almost 24 hours now. The only things that is helping is ice🙏🏻

[@rhondasilver3582]

Oh man. I’ve been doing everything wrong!! Perfect!!

[@joelkalpram]

😂 i feel the same 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@OGC-dc5qp]

This information is Life Changing!!!! Thank You!

[@BackIntelligence]

You're welcome!

[@keithmorse9716]

I think this gives me a good idea to Pursue, but Please explain to me why my back is cold, even though the rest of me is hot. No matter its winter or summer My pseudo/runners sciatica Constantly causes me Pain Stiffness and Discomfort. And I don't feel the temperature difference. I'm in pain, and I touch my hand to that spot, and it's cold. Sometimes ice cold. PS, I'm one of those people that can and does on a daily basis. Put away all my pain to get what Things Done and I don't Always mean to turn it on.

[@souvikayan]

How to get rid of lumbar back pain and stiffness properly? Got hurt by pulling heavy water jar. Painkillers relieve pain but stiffness never goes. Specially in the morning after waking up. Pain and stiffness gets worse. Any permanent solution? Age is 30.

[@malondrajefferson2070]

Same problem 😕 😪 Going to PT now

[@smokeingood7]

I strained my back about a year ago pretty bad… 2 MRIs came back good no tears just strain of ligaments down the spine, my back tightness up and gets aggravated. if I sit for two long it gets stiff and applying heat helps. should I just use ice ?

[@tinasaunders9883]

Hi I was diagnosed with bulging disc C6/7 pinching nerve 6 weeks ago. Getting better but sitting upright ie dining chair, driving still quite painful all down to finger tips. I did cycle regularly but can't cycle at all at the moment. By now should I be just HEATING or both? By the way love the videos am doing the stretches and posture exercises they are helping 😁

[@aloneforeternity456]

Did you end up getting better?

[@DrewH81]

Hi I pulled my back yesterday and applied heat which I know now to be wrong as it did feel worst , I had a pillow between my legs last night to see if that would help and I woke up really stiff this morning, I have now put ice on it for 20 mins and that has released some of the pain should I take ibuprofen to? I plan to ice again in an hour

[@jaydoe3707]

Ok, I should be in the ice phase... I'm going to try this and see how it goes. The heat pad did allow me some relief from the stiffness but I want this to get better as fast as possible. Does anyone have an option on ice baths when you hurt your back really bad?

[@shubhamkanojia299]

The poorest thing is that it is winter time and you're saying that put ice 😭😭😭😭

[@lindamaturesass]

What about if you're not dealing with an injury but just have pain because of spinal stenosis and arthritis? Heat??

[@bashirmuhammad4953]

I am suffering from groin injury for 3 weeks now. Please should I keep icing or heat the area?

[@encarlisaserdinola3733]

i am 1 day delayed just now i watched this video. i just start ice compress and will follow the 20mins increment to begin every hour mm

[@gareth2736]

I can see why ice will feel better as it will reduce inflammation but if the body wants to increase inflammation is that because it's an important healing process and will it slow healing to reduce inflammation.

[@Arbiter902]

very clear thank you

[@isaacdormartins3471]

Hi, please am treating a groin injury. I’ve used ice for the past 4 days now, what can I do next?

[@aloneforeternity456]

Did it get better

[@onepoint2320]

Hi, its been more than 5 days my mom fell down , I tried both cold and heat pad at different time on my mom, now she's having pain lower back and its night here so after watching ur video should I apply cold or heat on her now ?

[@jasonkioke8516]

In February 2011, I sustained a back injury while lifting a heavy object without proper form. My back was bent rather than straight, and as I lifted, I felt a severe cramp-like sensation, causing me to collapse onto a nearby bed. Since then, I've been unable to fully rotate or bend laterally without encountering a knot or stiffness around the bottom of my thoracic spine. While watching a video, I began to suspect that a disc might have been overstretched. Could you provide any advice on this? Would performing back stretches, such as the cat-cow stretch and arching my back, be beneficial, or should I consult a doctor first? Thank you for your help.

[@flandrensinteriors3428]

Excellent information. My back thanks you.😊

[@BackIntelligence]

Our pleasure!

[@NewwalkwithJesus]

I had severe back pain and nothing would work at all in lower back I refuse to take opiates so that’s not an option unless a doc had no choice but I prefer not My doc wrote Me out med that did stop it and back pain is still reduced that is Celebrex It don’t help with nerve pain in feet so self medicate over the counter CBD but since Cel it has been a nite and day difference so if someone is on here it might be worth asking there doc about mobic or celebrex. Hope that this helps I hope that any body’s that is on here that is having that kind of pain I hope they get better.

[@fourpreps]

When doing the contrast therapy how much time do you wait between using the heating pad and then using the icepack? Also how many times a day?

[@marciab1279]

Daryl Campbell yes. Please answer this question

[@BigNak364]

Thank you very informative

[@kenmojica]

I pulled my back 5 or 6 days ago. Sucks because everyone disregards it or downplays it since I am 30 yrs old.

[@WaveFunctionCollapsed]

i was holding my smartphone in my hand it pressed my fingers pulse for 1 to 2 hours and it swelled when i touch it blood inside it stopped i guess hence it lost sensation n finger fall asleep then what to do now what to apply cold or hot over it over a week now its not cured

[@lexc9595]

Please go to the doctor!! If you keep losing feeling in your finger after cutting off blood circulation, something is very wrong and you are at risk of long term damage to the finger

[@sharielizabeth]

While I'm icing the first few days how do I bathe or shower without adding heat? I am very sore from using snowblower yesterday.

[@ChrisGroggyCreaser]

Will do!!... :) *For my Sacro-illiac STRAIN/AGONY!!.... :(

[@amberl4401]

This is great info thanks. I’ve been dealing with pain in my lower back from scoliosis and scataica. It’s also been going down my right leg. I was using a heat pad at night but my back would be throbbing. I’m going try a ice pack. I’ve been using biofreeze during the day some. Lately it’s been making me burn and turning red on my skin and itching,

[@AK-nm1jh]

Dose it work for you? Plz reply

[@arslanmehmood3267]

The best thing for sciatica is to take activities in sports

[@ArisAriawan657]

Benefit information👍 Thanks for that. 😁

[@ssllhh100]

thank you, turns out i wasn't using ice for long enough

[@CamboFlowSportsLeisure]

I will start using ice right now. Transitioned to the heat too quickly lol. Back still in pain. It’s been a week and two days 😅😔

[@Hallucinatingfreak]

What about spasms or a bit severe spasms, I wont call what I have as an injury, I do a workout and next day I get a strong spasm in my lower back sometimes due that my muscles are still so weak after a disc injury, I also had very low vitamin D for a long time which cause my muscles to be really stiff and weak but now it is back to normal. When I get these spasms should I use ice?

[@NikhilSharma-xf9rw]

I have low back pain since last week I didn't used heat or ice. As they say use ice for first 4 to 5 days which I missed I guess, should I use heat now or start with ice??

[@Nidge.]

Hey thanks for the vids, i have a shoulder issue 8mnts now last week i dont know what i did but im actually nearly in tears with the pain cant sleep headache should i use ice im doing the physical exercise i was told to do for mnts now should i put ice on after exercise phisiotherapy

[@aloneforeternity456]

Did you end up feeling better? Or at least did the pain lessen or something like that

[@GregoryParawiz]

Hi, I missed applying ice the first 3 days, I still have acute pain. Do you still suggest using ice or just heat? Thanks.

[@sheenat5567]

I threw my back out last Saturday & I'm still in pain. I started using ice on Tues & heat. Ibuprofen too

[@pathart8854]

Use both at difrent times . Ice for 15 mins . You can heat after for longer but use cold and then hot then cold then cold and then cold agin then heat . Then heat. Then heat again then cold and cold and hot then cold then hot then hot then cold then hot then cold and cold and cold and cold and cold the. Heat . That's the thing no one ever tells you . Another trick is to use a 50/50 mix of heat and cold and mix it about intill you get a room temperature and apply it directly . This is the trick no one says

[@vivians3059]

@@pathart8854 I was doing the hot/ cold packs in between it’s been about almost 2 weeks for me.

[@kalpanadesai5989]

Thank you very helpful information 👏

[@BackIntelligence]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thechangedman2343]

This kind of video is probably the reason why the school nurse always use ice whenever we complain about our health

[@ironeddie1120]

I have long term lower back pain, it's minor and flares up once in a while should info straight to heat or still go thru the ice phase when I have a flare up?

[@aamiralikhan4228]

Thank you so much for a nice informative video 👍

[@BackIntelligence]

My pleasure 😊

[@hisforharley2022]

Months? This is barely day 2. Gosh, I used a gel pad but I didn't hurt my back. Just tried to nap while laying on my stomach.

[@dutchesscarniegegordon56]

Thank you for the post

[@USMC_BABE38]

Does heat or ice work for a strained muscle

[@aryaankhan3725]

My question also

[@highlyblessed2389]

I was sweeping today and felt a pain. I couldn't stand straight after. I nearly buckled down. It is still hurting. I dont know if its a strained muscle or what. I can't do nothing properly. Cant even sit down or even get up off my bed properly.

[@BackIntelligence]

You may want to check out our videos on pulled muscles, here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKeqZomdgbNlf68

[@petrabaptiste3506]

So lets say i started with heart.... how much days after should I use Ice?

[@Silvers24]

Depends on the goal of which the coldness level you are trying to reach when it comes to heart.If you want a cold heart, I would use after 14 days. If you want a heart colder then hell itself. Well, I would apply direct with firm pressure asap and keep until frozen solid.

[@bethsantos7673]

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[@bodythenics-5S]

Great Explanation. Thanks!

[@BackIntelligence]

You're welcome!

[@googalsalot]

Thank you that was very helpful.

[@BackIntelligence]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Abhishek-qr5sp]

I have gluteus medius muscle pain then how I can treat this pain.

[@lucyheartfelia756]

I’ve had the same for about 2 years now, I’ve had therapy and nothing works. I tried I heat and it reduces the pain. But I’m not sure.

[@underflo43tky]

in japan id jump into the cold bath and then the hot bath. it seemed to be beneficial.

[@psfgtech]

Learn something new everyday. I've been following your advice for the past few months,

[@sandbar3000]

I feel down from a fall ...I haveca hip replacement. I'm 47 I feel from not seeing a step I'm the dark....I almost fell outside. The door opened up . So my thighs hurts...my hips hurt knees hurt. Bad.

[@sasikalapadmanathan2716]

Hi i have muscle spasm in my back for long years wat to do can i use hot bag on my back exercise i m doing massage also at d same time wat should u prefer me to do i m 36 years which is gud for me heat r ice . pls reply....

[@nanduraj7401]

Can we use heat for cervical spondylosis?

[@abduljalilqureshi3046]

I pulled my lower back 3 weeks ago while picking up something. I didn't ice at all. The pain if still there. Should I ice it now?

[@BackIntelligence]

You can still ice it if the pain is intense.

[@IamAhShah]

Thank you.

[@NewwalkwithJesus]

Thanks for info that’s some useful info thanks for video.

[@BackIntelligence]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gopalakrishnan6987]

Thank you . Great information .. Will follow your advise consciously

[@jiqbal1uk]

Great advice I was applying ice for hours and then heat all night and making my muscle tear worse. Thank you,

[@navdeepmahesh]

It's been 2 weeks now since I fell from bike and injured my left leg while balancing. Injury is backside of knee (knee is fine) till middle of calf. Feels pain near left bone of calf area, if presses. I can walk now but can't fold legs and sit in sqat position. Which pack can heal faster at this stage ? Can I start light stretching exercise ?

[@Ayush_28]

You should seek doctor immediately because the symptoms you're telling is showing a sign of minor ligament/tendon tear. Hope you'll recover soon.

[@yanetefthos701]

Wow exelent info , I just sprain my Lower left side today I do house cleanings did it moving a sofa 🛋 I won't do that ever again just beacouse I wanted to be nice to the old lady and do little extra work..I will star icing now...love the tip thank you so much...I did heat last time and I was pain for a week could even walk 🚶‍♀️ I feli like was falling apart like Dominos

[@sabinoguzman7780]

Thanks so much for the video it help .. so much I was in pain so much for using heat I remember the 2nd day I took a shower in the morning with hot water and it made it worse I felt a pain !!!

[@nievesl315]

thanks

[@perfectionbycyn1860]

Love this thank you ❤

[@BackIntelligence]

No problem 😊

[@RD-wy5dj]

Thanks for the video! 👍

[@MyVijay19]

It's been 1 year and 2 months since I injured myself it doesn't hurt so much I can walk but not so much my point is I am in the middle. What procedure should I go with 1. Should I use ice 2. Or ice + hot water 3. Or only hot water

[@BackIntelligence]

Start with Ice and see how it feels.

[@MyVijay19]

@@BackIntelligence onto what extent 15 to 20 min ?

[@khalidmusa2507]

Awesome video thank you so much

[@BackIntelligence]

You are so welcome!

[@24kKarl]

Awesome info! Thank you

[@frankiemckernan4635]

life saveing video

[@Mixbeautysofia]

Today I jump from a 🌳, the slide. Fall on my butt and hurt my back, what to do.

[@vanessaalberca6842]

What is good ice or heat? Thank you

[@BackIntelligence]

It depends! Watch the video for more information.

[@abdulsaqib1975]

I'm facing lower back muscles pain due lifting weight. Its one and half month ago what should i do? Heat or ice?

[@BackIntelligence]

If its one and half month and same pain, you can still try icing if it feels very raw... But if its chronic, you can try heat. See which feels good after

[@abdulsaqib1975]

Sir I'm feeling too much pain When i get up early in morning. I'm trying heat but pain also increases. My consultant Doctor said to me that your problem is lower lumber spine pain due to muscle spasm.

[@aloneforeternity456]

@@abdulsaqib1975 did it ever get better man? Like did anything help you? Did you try physical therapy and resting

[@kristyk6224]

Hi how’s your back now? I have injured myself in the gym .

[@knightrida6829]

very intelligent

[@Jean-ni6of]

Confused? Don't know which way to go.

[@mermaid3152]

Thank you!!! Excellent info and really needed!

[@Interartmusic]

Excellent video.

[@BackIntelligence]

Thanks for the visit

[@jaydoe3707]

What about ice baths?