Applications of Cold

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Your healthcare professional may recommend that you apply cold to your back. Applications of cold alone or along with pain medications can help relieve back pain. Typically, cold is used within the first 48 hours after back symptoms start. A cold pack (or a bag of ice) is applied to the painful area for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.