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A member asked:

My son (age 17) was diagnosed through an mri with a stress reaction(not stress fracture yet)of his l5 and md said 4 weeks rest. when will pain go away?

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Several weeks: When there is enough injury to a bone to cause visible inflammation, the healing process takes several weeks. It will help your son to remain active, but to avoid heavy lifting or impact activities.

Answered 1/23/2017

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