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Could chronic low back pain that started with an injury fully heal?
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Yes, but...: The first issue is finding out what exactly is causing the chronic low back pain. A spine specialist can help with that. If the pain is from the lumbar facet joints being arthritic, then no, it will never "heal", but with a simple procedure called a radiofrequency ablation or rhizotomy, the pain can be eliminated for several months (10 or more usually).
Answered 4/12/2014
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It Can Heal: However, chronic low back pain may rear its ugly head every so often. You may be able to reduce the pain to enjoy most everything you do but you may need to be proactive with maintaining an exercise and core strengthening regimen and may even need periodic interventional treatments to keep the pain controlled.
Answered 9/28/2016
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