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He provides a detailed account of previous back issues, recounting how back spasms have historically incapacitated him, referencing a particularly painful episode from 2013 after stepping into a hole on a ranch. He emphasizes how debilitating spasms can be, even for tough individuals, and stresses that he hopes this current episode doesn't develop into a severe or prolonged episode like past experiences.
An important part of managing back pain, he notes, involves ice rather than heat—contradicting many popular misconceptions. He discusses how ice helps reduce inflammation and pain and shares his routine of applying ice packs through shirts and pillows, a method recommended by doctors.