Relief through heat or cooling. Apply ice to a back spasm for the first 48 to 72 hours. Apply ice for 20 minutes, remove for 1.5 hours, then re-apply for 20 minutes. Repeat this cycle as often as possible during the first 2 to 3 days after a back spasm begins.
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What is the body mass index (BMI)? BMI is an indicator of the amount of body fat for most people. It is used as a screening tool to identify whether an adult is at a healthy weight in kilograms is divided by height in meters squared (kg/m2). In studies by the National Center for Health Statistics, 1  BMI values less than 18.5 kg/mÂ² are considered underweight. 2  BMI values from 18.5 kg/mÂ² to 24.9 kg/mÂ² are healthy. 3  Overweight is defined as a body mass index of 25.0 to less than 30.0 kg/mÂ². 4  Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 kg/mÂ² or greater.