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How long to recover from pinched nerves?
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75% are better : Between 2 -12 weeks with only 10% needing surgery when due to a disc herniation. Treatment includes guided exercise, activity modification, medication for symptom relief and possibly epidural steroid injections.
Answered 12/9/2013
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