Lower back mild to moderate pain on and off. on nsaids and muscle relaxer. 10 days now. how long does it take to heal? sometimes one side and both.

Back Pain: Honestly, once you develop back pain, it almost never goes away for ever. Expect it to come and go. An acute flare should get better within 6 weeks. Yes, it sounds like a lot. The person should stay active during that time and be as active as allowable by pain. Buy the person the book....Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno. Its a start