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hot compress. to promote vasodilation that relaxes the muscles
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoA hot compress usually works for most people. But not everyone.
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∙ 13y agoCold is better for lower Back pain than heat because heat causes more damage to the body than the cold.
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∙ 13y agoCold packs are recommended within the first 48 hours after back pain begins, with use of hot packs subsequently.
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