A pars defect takes about six to 12 weeks to heal but it could take up to six months to see a full recovery. However, the rate at which you recover from a pars defect depends on variables such as: Your current health How you've managed your recovery (ie. working with a physiotherapist, taking enough time off from physical activity) The severity of your pars defect As with anything, there's no one size fits all recovery time. It's important to speak with your doctor and physiotherapist about how long recovery should take for your particular situation.