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Back Pain Relief - First Aid
Low back pain is a common symptom that is not generally associated with an illness or a specific injury. Even if the pain is severe, it can go away as quickly on its own as it does after medical treatment, sometimes more quickly. Most episodes of back pain that last more than 1 week diminish by themselves in about 1 month. To get low back pain relief, consider these options:

• Take nonprescription back pain relief medication, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, at the first onset of pain in the lower back hip and/or leg.
• Apply a cold pack (or a bag of ice wrapped in a towel) to the painful area for 5–10 minutes at a time, during the first 24–48 hours of discomfort for back pain relief.
• If the pain is not better within a few days, use a heating pad on the painful area.
• Keep moving, but protect your back. Avoid sudden turning or bending motions, which could hinder back pain relief. As much as you can, avoid bed rest. Go on with your usual activities as much as possible.
• Get help for back pain relief. If the pain is still intense or troublesome after 1 week or so, make an appointment for spinal manipulation with a licensed physical therapist, chiropractor, or osteopathic physician for back pain relief.
• If the pain has not decreased to a tolerable level after 4–6 weeks, make an appointment with your healthcare professional for back pain relief.