08/15/2026
Low back pain sucks… And it’s scary.
A lot of people think they just need to rest, or on the other hand they think this is gonna be their new normal and start a cascade of pain forever.
Neither of which is true.
Light to moderate movement within intolerance is one of the best things you can do really for any acute pain.
Keep in mind that most of the pain is in that initial acute window of the first 3 to 5 days. After which it should get better, and like Don says above, significant percentage of low back pain will completely resolve in six weeks.
Physical therapy and specifically spinal manipulation has been shown to expedite that timeline when applied early, along with patient education, including pain science, and what to expect throughout the healing phases of acute low back pain episodes.
If you’re looking for help how to navigate an acute low back pain episode, make an appointment with us here at DeWitt Physical Therapy and come see Don or one of our other expert physical therapist to get you on the right track!
