How long does lower back pain usually last?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Most lower back pain gradually gets better over about six weeks but some people still have pain after a year. Watch the video to learn more about duration of lower back pain.
Most lower back pain gradually gets better over about six weeks but some people still have pain after a year. Watch the video to learn more about duration of lower back pain. More -
Brian Yee answered:Statistics show that up to 90% of patients with an acute episode of low back pain feel better within 4-12 weeks. However, up to 70-80% of patients will have an episode again within a year. So in the short term, pain can subside, but in the long term low back pain can return - potentially leading to chronic back pain.Statistics show that up to 90% of patients with an acute episode of low back pain feel better within 4-12 weeks. However, up to 70-80% of patients will have an episode again within a year. So in the short term, pain can subside, but in the long term... More -
Dr. Dionne Casthely of Baptist Health South Florida answered:If the pain is from overall strain, stress, over-exercising or lifting, or bad posture, lower back pain can resolve itself over a few days to a few weeks, depending on severity and treatment.
If you address what's causing the pain and take actions to help alleviate the strain, recovery will be sooner than later.
However, lower back pain that persists for more than a few weeks requires a visit to the doctor. A sports injury or degenerative condition such as arthritis needs special attention and your doctor may prescribe medication and targeted therapy.
If you don't normally suffer from back pain and the pain is not severe or physically limiting, then try rest, ice/heat applications and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs.
If the pain is from overall strain, stress, over-exercising or lifting, or bad posture, lower back pain can resolve itself over a few days to a few weeks, depending on severity and treatment.If you address what's causing the pain and take actions to... More
