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Wrap the hot pack, or hot water bottle, in a towel before putting it on. Apply the hot pack for 10 minutes at a time. As a precaution, you can use a cold pack when you start to feel irritation in your back and spine. Take a cold pack, or a bag of frozen peas, and wrap it in a towel. Apply it to your lower back for 10 minutes at a time. You can try alternating between a hot compress and a cold pack to ease the pain. Leave them on for 10 minutes at a time. Due to your spinal condition, you may be more comfortable walking with your body flexed forward. Lean on a walker or a cane when you stand and walk to reduce stress on your spine. You can buy a walker or a cane at your local medical supply store or online. In some cases, you can get a brace for your back to support your spine. Speak to your doctor about this option. You can order a custom back brace that fits you properly online or through your local medical supply store. Go for chairs that recline and have back support. Avoid chairs with straight backs, as they can make your spinal condition worse. You may swap out your chairs at home or at work to make them more comfortable for your spine and back.

Summary:
Put a hot compress on your back to ease inflammation and pain. Apply a cold pack to your back to prevent swelling. Use a walker or cane to get around. Get a back brace. Sit in chairs with lumbar support.