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Twins All The Way asked in HealthGeneral Health CareInjuries · 1 decade ago

Is it good to ice a sore back while you sleep?

I'm going to bed right now and I was just wondering if I should ice my back while I sleep... Thanks

Update:

My back isn't sore because of a bad matress, posture problems, or anything of that sort. I injured my back and the doctor told me to ice it and it is currently sore. I am just wondering if it is good to ice a sore back while you are sleeping.

Update 2:

My back isn't sore because of a bad matress, posture problems, or anything of that sort. I injured my back and the doctor told me to ice it and it is currently sore. I am just wondering if it is good to ice a sore back while you are sleeping.

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  • mysti
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    NO, do not leave the ice pack on any longer than 20 minutes at a time. Then off for at LEAST 40-45 minutes. Also, make sure you please a towel between the ice pack and your skin so it doesn't get too cold. Leaving the ice pack on too long can cause damage to skin and nerves, just like frostbite.

    Source(s): Edit: Dalton M. is technically correct about the ice melting, but some people may use certain appliances that will keep the ice frozen, WELL past the 20 minutes...maybe for hours. So, use the 20 minute rule.
  • Dalton M
    1 decade ago

    As the other person said, 20 mins on, and 40 mins off. But either way, the ice would melt either way, so its not like you would have ice on you for 8 hours and get Hyperthermia, or Frostbite :P

  • ninarocks
    1 decade ago

    no, you shouldn't. If you use an ice pack, you're meant to have it 20 mins on and 40 mins off. and obviously you can't do that while you sleep. :)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

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