Do you know when to use hot packs or ice packs when you are suffering from low back pain or sciatica? Learn from best spine surgeon in Mumbai- Dr Sameer Ruparel
One of the most common question our spine doctor in Mumbai is asked in his clinic is whether to use hot pack or ics pack for pain. First it is necessary to know how each of these work. Ice packs help by reducing pain by numbing the affected area. It decreases the blood supply and thus associated inflammation as well. However, it is recommended in first 48 hours of injury or back spasm.
Hot fomentation on the other hand has a massage like effect, increasing the blood supply reducing the spasm in muscles which are tight. it is not recommended in acute pain but in chronic low back pain and sciatica.
Dr Sameer Ruparel, best spine surgeon in Mumbai, pays attention to these small series and answers them in dept during consultation. Thus if you are suffering from back pain, sciatica or slipped disc visit our spine specialist at the earliest.