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Diagnosed with a muscle sprain in lower back 3 weeks ago, lower back still hurts hurts and aches on the right side. is this normal? will pain subside?

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Dr. Kenneth Bramlett answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Slow rehab: It can take 3-8 weeks to work kinks out of a back sprain... Strecth use inversion table use nsaids and mild increasing exercise..

Dr Favazza and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with a muscle sprain in lower back 3 weeks ago, lower back still hurts hurts and aches on the right side. is this normal? will pain subside?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Bramlett answered

Dr Favazza and another doctor agreed

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