How long back pain to heal?

Question

Been having this nagging lower back pain for weeks now, and it's really affecting my work. I've tried some home remedies, but it's not going. How long does back pain usually take to heal completely?

Rajesh Gupta · Accepted Answer

Most mild back pain heals in about 2 to 4 weeks with basic rest and light stretching. Using a firm mattress and avoiding lifting heavy buckets of water helps a lot. If it doesn't get better in a month, better to get an X-ray done.

Meera Chawla · Answer

My teenage daughter had severe back ache due to her heavy school bag, and it took about 3 weeks of physiotherapy to heal. Please make sure you are not ignoring it. Gentle hot water bottle fermentation twice a day gives a lot of relief.

Amit Das · Answer

I was just reading about this because my desk job is giving me constant back issues. They say acute pain should improve in 4 to 6 weeks. It is quite relatable seeing how many of us deal with this daily due to bad posture.

Ananya Nair · Answer

With my PCOS, lower back pain is very common and usually takes 1 to 2 weeks to settle down around my cycle. I don't want to sound too confident because everyone's body is different. If the pain is shooting down your leg, please consult a doctor instead of waiting.

Sandeep Verma · Answer

Give it about 3 weeks to heal naturally with simple posture correction. If you need physiotherapy, check local clinics as some charge a fraction of the hospital rate. Don't rush into expensive MRI scans unless a specialist specifically asks for it.

How long back pain to heal?

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Consult a orthopedist

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