What To Do When Your Low Back Hurts
Should you rest, move, ice, or heat? Here are some effective ways to get relief at home—even if you can’t get in for treatment right away.
Dealing with low back pain can be frustrating—especially when you're not sure what will help and what might make it worse. Should you rest? Should you stretch? Ice or heat? What if you can't get in for treatment right away?
In this week’s video we are sharing helpful tips you can use today to ease low back pain safely at home. These strategies are perfect for those in-between times—before your next appointment or when you're just not sure what your back needs.
You'll learn:
How to soothe muscle spasms without guessing
Why movement matters more than complete rest
Simple ways to position your body for relief
What to try if you're not sure which movements aggravate or help your pain
Whether you’ve experienced this before or this is your first episode of low back pain, this quick guide will help you take action—and feel more in control.
If you have any questions about this video or need some help feeling better, feel free to reach out to us, Dr. Robin Armstrong or Dr. Jody Freedman. We’re always happy to help. You can book with us online or give us a call.
