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Is ice or heat better for back pain?

Is heat or ice better for back pain? Learn when to use heat or ice therapy for back pain relief, and get exercises from physical therapists.

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Dernière mise à jour : May 7, 2025
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Exercises to relieve back pain

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  • Glute Bridges
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Ice therapy for back pain
Heat therapy for back pain
When shouldn't you use ice or heat?
Exercises to relieve back pain
PT tip: Do the 4-minute check
How Hinge Health can help you
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