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Acute Back Strain or Sprain

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Acute Back Strain or Sprain Outlook

What to expect with acute back strain or sprain:

Back strains and sprains heal in about 6 weeks.
Most cases of back strain and sprain resolve within 2 weeks.

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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Acute Back Strain or Sprain References:

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