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Therapy specialists may also use medications that are easily bought over the counter to ease the tension of muscles in the back and manage the pain. Certain types of discomfort caused by the nerves will also be relieved by using anti-seizure medicine sometimes prescribed by your doctor. Using certain medicines for depression will also help to ease the discomfort and help you to sleep.

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If you use hot water bottles or take a hot bath after the initial first few days this will allow the muscles to become less tense and help the flow of blood to the injured part. A heating pad should not be used for back injuries when you are sleeping. This can cause burns and other serious problems.

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Many of the preventative measures can be started in your own home. First of all, do not lay in bed for hours. This used to be one of the ways of taking care of this problem. However, doctors and therapists today know that when you do not exercise the back even when it hurts the muscle will tighten up and make your back hurt worse.

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