I agree with Jae. It depends on what kind of pain your are experiencing and determining what kind of treatment is best suited to address it. read more
In general, I think relaxing things like hot baths can aid with pain as they provide relaxation for the muscles and mind, but just try to figure out the root cause of it and from there the best route to heal yourself, medically or otherwise. read more
Hot tub hydrotherapy is one way to not only treat and relieve lower back pain and other injuries, but also to increase circulation, reduce stress and promote relaxation. However, hot tub users should keep in mind a few simple precautions: Do not use a hot tub for any medical condition without reviewing it with a physician. read more
Heat can also help to get rid of pain while a grade 2 or grade 3 muscle strain is healing. Heat is also an effective pain-relieving treatment for chronic back pain. Dr. Jan Sambrook on Patient.info recommends using heat packs to treat acute back muscle strains and chronic back pain. read more