"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Most people experience some back pain at some point in their lives. For others, the discomfort is a ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and ...

Ice therapy involves cooling the painful area of your back. It's helpful for acute (new or temporary) back pain. While it's helpful in the short term, long-term use of ice therapy may delay healing ...

Kellie's invention led to starting a business to help other sufferers. From the moment she got her first period at the age of 12, she was in agony every month. To help with the cramps, she used heat ...

Back pain can be incredibly frustrating. It can make even the simplest tasks—stopping to pick up a sock, for instance—feel like a knife in your back. Other times, it manifests as a constant throb that ...