my niece popped her lower back at gymnastics within the last 30 minutes. She was told to put a heating pad on it, I thought it was always RICE, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.... but obviously, not necessarily elevation. What is the best way to go Initially, she has a low pain tolerance, but is crying because it hurts her to move, but she is mobile?
Physiotherapy will help, but the key here is patience, because it will take some time to reduce the pain. Mobility is very important, after 48 hours of rest.