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In the first several days, when I stood up, the small of my back was just pulsing with pain to the extent that I couldn't stand. That's when I started using an alpine walking stick to move around, as it gave me the support that my lower back wasn't.
I've had intermittent lower back problems for years, where it gets inflamed. Advil has greatly helped. The hit that my lower back took in the Spring probably just brought back the inflammation problems.
I think the cold in particular is best. If you or family/friend can go to the dollar store, you will find many things you need there:
* cold pack that you refreeze (will free up your vegetables!)
* epsom salts
* maybe a heating pad (but you'll probably have to get it from Amazon, Target etc).
* unhealthy snacks for the tv while you're recuperating!
Check with your doctor obviously, but I think moving around is much better than staying still. On occasion, I would get cortisone shots directly in the back, but I haven't done that in years. Check with your doc to see if you can just go with Advil rather than painkillers.
I also elevated my feet when lying down on my back when sleeping.
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