What Is Acute vs Chronic Back Pain? Spine Surgeon Explains the Difference

Описание: What is the difference between acute and chronic back pain?

In this video, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Deepti Jain explains the key differences between acute back pain, chronic back pain, and acute-on-chronic back pain — and what those terms actually mean for patients.

Many people are confused about whether back pain is defined by 6 weeks, 3 months, or 6 months. Dr. Jain breaks down the real-world definitions used in spine care and explains:

What qualifies as acute vs chronic pain

What “acute on chronic” back pain means

Axial back pain vs nerve-related pain

Discogenic pain, facet joint pain, and myofascial pain

When leg or arm symptoms suggest nerve compression

Why 80% of Americans experience acute back pain

The natural history of back pain (and when it improves on its own)

If you’re dealing with low back pain, neck pain radiating into your arms, or sciatica-like symptoms, this video will help you better understand what may be happening in your spine.

Many acute flare-ups improve with time, physical therapy, medications, or injections. However, chronic back pain may require additional evaluation and treatment options.

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