Ice or Heat Which One Should I Use?

Rob and Dave discuss one of the questions they are asked the most ‘I’ve got back pain should I use ice or heat? There’s lots of conflicting information out there but the answer is it doesn’t matter, neither will cause you any harm it’s all about working out which one is best for you and will provide the relief you are looking for from your back pain. Rob and Dave explain how often you should apply relief treatment in this reassuring episode that explains exactly how heat and ice work and why it’s all about working out which one is the one that works for you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Whatever makes you feel better is the treatment to continue to use and if it stops providing relief then try the other. You should be trying either ice or heat to test it, moving about and continuing to use the relief treatment that is best for you. If someone is suffering with severe pain and cannot move the recommendation could be for ice first. Ice can help to numb pain and relieve sciatica if you apply it directly to the area. The relief treatment can be repeated for 10-15 minutes up to every hour whether its heat or ice. Topical heat from products can work but they will not have as much impact as ice and heat. Reusable ice and heat packs can be helpful when you are at work or away from your home.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Try ice and if it doesn’t help then try heat’ ‘Each to their own it’s about whatever works for them’ ‘You can interchange between ice and heat if it works for you’   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Back Pain Podcast The Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate link   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dave Elliot Dave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected] if you have any questions for him. -Instagram   Rob Beaven Rob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better. -Instagram -Twitter   CONTACT METHOD Instagram Twitter Facebook [email protected] the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com