Most factors of economic policy can be divided into either fiscal policy, which deals with government actions regarding taxation and spending, or monetary policy, which deals with central banking actions regarding the money supply and interest rates.
There are many different manners for heat to be applied to the lower back. Some common options include: 1  Hot water bottle-tends to stay warm for 20 to 30 minutes. 2  Electric heating pad-maintains a constant level of heat as long as it is plugged in.
Hot or cold packs can soothe sore, stiff backs. Heat reduces muscle spasms and pain. Cold helps reduce swelling and numbs deep pain. Using hot or cold packs may relieve pain, but this treatment does not fix the cause of chronic back pain.