I use both..depends..Right now ice really helps.
I just have to stay off my feet..and my house shows it.
I feed myself and the kitties and that is it.
I have ice packs that come in my daughter’s prescription growth hormone that is shipped in ice chests. I slip one under my back support belt and can place it precisely on point agony.
It really helps when I have to get up, too.
I was already in big trouble before I went to my daughter’s..Luckily I have great car seats..much better than a chair..so the car was comfortable.
We saw lovely fall foliage along the way..The red oaks on the hills with the still green trees were as pretty as I have ever seen.
I did not do a thing in the kitchen for the dinner..I had baked the apple cake ahead..and made the ambrosia.
I pointed my son toward the kitchen after dinner to help my SIL with cleanup..LOL
Sweet Meg, I will be back as soon as I get a pill for my back. Its giving me fits. I haven’t been on the heating pad yet. I’ve been on the computer and one phone call. It may be a few minutes wait as I’ve gotta get a little relief. ((((HUGS))))