How to Heal a Pinched Nerve in the Lower Back

You can treat lower back pain with this simple remedy, which is recommended by chiropractors; it works the best in alleviating a pinched nerve in your lower back and also aids in healing it. You don't have to go to the expense of doctor visits as you will already have the items needed at home. By doing this every night you will feel better in no time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Heating pad Large black plastic trash bag Hot wet towel

Directions

1. Assemble the supplies. Make sure the towel is hot and wrung out, not dripping.

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   Lay the heating pad in the middle of the bed where your back will be. Turn it on high. This will keep the towel warm throughout the night.

3. 
    

   Lay the black trash bag over the heating pad. This protects the heating pad from moisture.

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   Lay the hot wet towel over the trash bag.

5. When you get in bed, make sure the wet towel is positioned well over your lower back. Turn the heating pad on low and go to sleep. If possible, sleep in this position most of the night with only slight adjustments in position.

6. Continue this process every night. Limit your daily activities until the pinched nerve has relaxed.

Tips & Warnings

• You can wrap the complete setup around your waist with a belt if you can't lay in one position all night. No lifting. No sitting for long periods.

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