Strained Back Treatment Tips

Video Transcript

"You know, throughout the course of daily life, most of us incur some type of minor injuries. Hi, I'm Captain Joe Bruni, and what I'm going to talk about is how to treat the strained back. Strained backs can occur frequently, and can be pretty debili, debilitating and painful. Basically, have the person rest on some type of soft sleeping pad. Apply ice in twenty minute increments, on and off, for approximately twenty four to forty eight hours. After forty-eight hours, if the pain came on gradually, heat can be applied in the general area of discomfort, to increase healing and increase mobility. Strained backs occur frequently, and can be a pretty painful process. With the proper treatment of rest, the application of ice, and the application of heat, if it came on gradually, will speed the healing and recovery process. I'm Captain Joe Bruni. Stay safe, and we'll see ya' next time."