Advanced Spine Discusses Common Back Injuries
Being involved in a car accident can be traumatic in many ways. Not only do you have to deal with the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, but a car accident can also result in serious injuries to the back. Some examples of injuries that may result from a car accident include:
- Axial bursts:
Occurs when multiple vertebrae in the cervical and lumbar regions disintegrate, which sometimes leads to a loss of mass in the ends of those regions in the vertebra. - Bulging discs:
Occurs when the discs situated between the vertebrae push or squeeze out of their natural position. - Compression fractures:
Occurs when part of the vertebra and spine compress downward. - Dislocation fracture:
Occurs when the vertebra is fractured and the soft tissue from the around the disk moves into the damaged area. - Herniated discs:
Occurs when the discs situated between the vertebrae break open during an accident, causing the inner cartilage to protrude outward. - Flexion distraction fractures:
Occurs when the upper vertebra and the spinal cord bend forward in a violent fashion, typically caused by head-on crashes when the seatbelt holds the lower back and pelvis in place. - Soft tissue bruising and tearing:
Occurs when the ligaments, tendons and/or muscles surrounding the vertebra is stretched or torn, thereby affecting the nerve endings and resulting in excruciating pain. - Transverse process fractures:
Occurs when the vertebra and spine twist beyond their natural radius, resulting in a crosswise fracture.
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With the help of Advanced Spine & Rehab, each of these back injuries resulting from a car accident can be effectively addressed. Whether through chiropractic care or through other forms of medical care, our doctors will help you recover from your car accident injuries.