Does heat help with back pain?

12/06/2022 09:00 AM Central
Swati Prakash
back pain, Nerve pain, Posture, sciatica, Spine
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Does heat help with back pain?

If you are a working mum with a busy life at home and a tighter schedule at work and suffer from back pain you may be looking for a quick fix for your back pain. Many people use hot packs for relief from back pain. In this blog, lets discuss if a hot pack really helps with back pain and how to decide if it is the right for your back pain as compared to a cold pack.

Hot packs are a good modality to use for your back pain. When you apply a hot pack, it causes the blood vessels in the area to expand and this causes the blood to flow into the area. This flow of blood brings with it an influx of nutrients and oxygen, which helps with healing the area. It also washes away the pain producing substances that may have accumulated there. Applying a hot pack does not mean it guarantees pain relief as we also need to look into and try and fix the cause of the back pain. You can see this free guide HERE if you want to find out the cause of your back pain.

There are various kinds of hot packs available in the market, some of them are electric or microwavable or a gel pack. Some people prefer a hot tub or a hot shower instead of the hot pack. The kind of hot pack that you use depends on your personal preference. Just be mindful of not applying the hot pack that is too hot or going to sleep with a hot pack on due to risk of burns. Another word of caution for those who suffer from diabetes or other neuropathies and cannot differentiate between hot and cold sensation. Please refrain from using a hot pack due to risk if burns.

If you have had an acute back pain due to an injury or disc issues etc a cold pack maybe a better solution for you as cold can help to ease the inflammation in the area. Watch this video for more details on cold packs and and how to decide whether you should use a hot or a cold pack for your pain:

If you want to know the hot and cold packs that I use, you can find them HERE.

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MEET SWATI

Hi there!

I am Swati, an executive mum power coach. I teach mums who work as executives my proven system to manage the physical challenges of motherhood in order to make them feel confident as a mum and feel more productive & capable at their workplace.

I’ve helped dozens of executive mums find that solution to their pains and discomforts that arise from the physical challenges of being a mum. This can range from back pain, neck pain, heel pain to a weak pelvic floor or simply recovering from childbirth and finding your physical self again.

During motherhood and the years of caring for our children your body goes through a lot of changes at the physical level. Add to that the physical stresses of holding the younger kids, driving to and from classes, running around with the kids and also sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer. Also the high intensity long meetings at work, the frequent travelling, uncomfortable hotel pillows (yes I know that one very well!), not being able to share your discomfort at work b'coz you need your teams to take you seriously as a role model. All this restricts you from functioning at an optimal level physically and mentally. Even though you love your kids and your job you may not be able to give your 100% to them as these discomforts hold you back from your full potential. This makes you feel guilty as a mum and you feel less productive at your workplace.

If you can relate to all this you are not alone. As a mum I have been there done that momma -- I got you! I’ve helped dozens of executive mums over the years find that solution to manage these physical challenges that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with your kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for the journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!

xx Swati

** Executive Mum Power Coach **