What is the difference between acute and chronic back pain?
Created: Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Most cases of back pain are acute, i.e. the pain starts suddenly and intensely and lasts for a short time – usually less than a month. Acute back pain is not usually caused by a serious medical condition and most cases resolve within a few days without treatment. Chronic back pain persists beyond three months and even slight movements can trigger it. Chronic back pain often requires specialist advic
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