Most people with a pars defect do not require surgery with anti-inflammatory medications, Physiotherapy and recovery the recommended means of dealing with a pars stress fracture. Typically, the average recovery rate of Pars Fracture can be anything from between 6-12 weeks. Recovery is the most important aspect for the initial stages of a pars stress fracture. With the guidance and implementation of Physiotherapy, individuals with a stress fracture should expect a series of strengthening exercises for the abdominal and low back muscles to combat the pain and rehabilitation from their Physiotherapist. In some cases, a complete recovery from a pars stress fracture can take as long as 6 months. When symptoms and pain are not relieved with nonsurgical treatments patients may require surgery. Surgical options for a pars defect include a pars repair versus a lumbar fusion. Injections are another alternative but more commonly used for in the adult population. Injections might help control the pain enough to least keep you functional. In some cases, injections will have very little affect for some adults and if they do work, the injections do have the tendency to wear off. However, the positive implications of using injections is that they are a very low risk and less invasive technique to adopt.