If you are experiencing minor back pain from an acute (sudden) injury, strain, overuse, or medical condition, there are several things you can do to ease your pain. Many causes of minor back pain will go away without medical treatment within a few weeks; in the meantime, try these home treatments for back pain. Avoid bed rest! Bed rest can actually make your back pain heal more slowly. Apply ice to an injury that is swollen. You can use ice on the injured area up to twenty minutes at a time three or four times a day. The cold will … Continue reading →