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How long does it take for physical therapy to work for lower and middle back pain?
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Days to Weeks: Physical therapy is helping the muscles loosen and strengthen around the spine and nerves to help with pain. It can take up to several weeks to get significant relief.
Answered 2/8/2014
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Depends : On the cause of your pain, your overall medical condition and your involvement in improving your own condition. It is also possible that certain conditions are chronic or recurrent and may never completely resolve. Think function and goals. If you are back to a level of functioning that allows you to enjoy and participate in the activities that are important to you then therapy was a success.
Answered 2/11/2014
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