Most people with acute low back pain are back at work within a month and fully recover within a few months. According to one study, about a third of patients with uncomplicated low back pain significantly improved after a week; two-thirds recovered by 7 weeks.
However, studies now suggest that up to 75% of patients suffer at least one recurrence of back pain over the course of a year. After 4 years, fewer than half of patients may be symptom-free. Some doctors are approaching the...
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Self-CareHome Care Tips for Relieving PainResume normal activity as soon as possible. Bed rest is no longer recommended and may delay recovery.... Read more »
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and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
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Prevention Once the pain of sciatica passes, there are exercises, stretches and other measures that may prevent it from returning. A... Read more »
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Exercise and Physical TherapyThe Role of Physical TherapyPhysical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3... Read more »
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Overview:Back pain can be acute, subacute, or chronic, and more commonly occurs in the lower area of the back. Acute back pain develops suddenly... Read more »