7. Ice and Heat

Using a combination of ice and heat to treat an injury is pretty common. Sciatica sufferers find that by rotating back and forth between the two, muscles relax and pain is reduced. This is because of how the two elements affect the body.

Ice is almost always suggested immediately after an injury. The cold will both create a numbing effect and limit swelling or inflammation. Heat is used primarily to promote circulation and to remove waste accumulated through the metabolic process. By applying ice for 15 to 30 minutes, waiting a half hour and then applying heat for up to 45 minutes, lower back and leg pain can be noticeably lessened.

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