Anyone who strains a muscle in the lower back should rest to oid further damage. However, they should not stop moving altogether. Where possible, try to continue with some activity. Gentle movements that cause no pain can aid the healing process.
Ice packs, heat, and medicines can also help relieve swelling and pain. People can try:
wrapping an ice pack, or bag of frozen peas, in a towel and applying to the backwrapping a heat pack in a towel and applying to the areataking aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling and pain, unless otherwise instructed by a doctorDo not apply ice or heat packs directly to the skin, as this could cause burns.