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What is the difference between acute and chronic back pain?

April 26, 2017acute back pain chronic difference

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What is the difference between acute and chronic back pain?

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Acute pain starts quickly and lasts less than 6 weeks. It is the most common type of back pain. Acute pain may be caused by things like falling, being tackled in football, or lifting something heavy. Chronic pain lasts for more than 3 months and is much less common than acute pain.