Thread: Back pain which is worse at night
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Old 10-02-2014, 03:59 AM
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Over use of heat where there is nerve pain
Can overstimulate them and make pain
Worse.

My chiro recommended using heat for only very short
Periods.

Instead try a cold pack on the area for no
More than 15 to 20 min. woth a protective
Cloth between your skin and the pack.
I do this for my arthritis and it works
Well . I'd avoid that hot shower and make
It lukewarm instead.

Usually once a day with the cold treatment
Is enough.
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