Rest the back, use ice or heat (heat is better for the inflammation), take two or three aspirin or Advil at appropriate time spans.
Mark, I agree with all the advice except the heat. Heat causes things to expand. An inflammed area is already expanded. Heat will provide some relief while it is on, but may cause more pain several hours later. Ice is better. My wife is a chirpractor. She will back me up, no pun intended.
Peace
Dennis
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