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Old 03-07-2009, 11:21 AM
Twiceshy Twiceshy is offline
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Originally Posted by Taggart View Post
Is it possible that it depends on exactly why the back is hurting?

I remember hearing that heat wasn't good for some ailment - I think it might have been inflammation. Does that make sense?
I think the cause of back pain should always be determined before trying any treatments, hot and cold included.

If you don't have things checked out, you can cause more injury trying to go about your normal daily tasks, causing the problem to worsen.
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