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What could happen if I let acute back pain go untreated?

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LearnRheumatologyDegenerative disc diseaseWhat could happen if I let acute back pain go untreated?

What could happen if I let acute back pain go untreated?

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It's important to treat acute back pain properly; if ignored it can become chronic back pain, or progress to nerve problems or degenerative spine changes. Watch physical therapist Peggy Brill, explain why you should seek treatment for acute back pain

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