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Here's How: 1  Get the ice on quickly. Icing is most effective in the immediate time period following an injury. 2  Perform an ice massage.. Apply ice directly to the injury. 3  Don't forget to elevate. Keep the injured body part elevated above the heart while icing -- this will further help reduce swelling.  Watch the clock.
Ice your back to reduce pain and swelling as soon as you injure yourself. Do it for 20-30 minutes every 3-4 hours for 2-3 days. You can also ice your back after physical activity. Apply heat to your back -- but only after 2-3 days of icing it first. Use heat on your back only after the initial swelling has gone down.