Back & Spinal Injuries After Auto Accidents
Comprehensive Care for the Full Spectrum of Auto Accident Back Injuries
The lower back is one of the most commonly injured areas in vehicle collisions. The sudden compressive forces and rotational stresses of an accident can cause a wide range of spinal injuries — from muscle sprains to herniated discs to, in the most severe cases, spinal cord damage.
Types of Back Injuries We Treat
Lumbar Sprains & Strains: Overstretching of the muscles and ligaments supporting the lower back. These are the most common back injuries and can cause significant pain and limited mobility.
Herniated Discs: The gel-like center of an intervertebral disc can be forced through the outer ring by accident forces, pressing on nearby nerves and causing radiating pain, numbness, or weakness into the legs (sciatica).
Facet Joint Injuries: The small joints between vertebrae can be compressed or inflamed in a collision, causing localized back pain that worsens with movement.
Compression Fractures: In high-energy collisions, vertebral bodies can be fractured. These require prompt diagnosis with CT imaging.
How We Diagnose Back Injuries
Because back pain has many possible causes, accurate diagnostic imaging is essential before any treatment begins. Our physicians use digital X-ray to assess bone alignment, on-site MRI to evaluate discs and nerve roots, and CT scanning for complex fracture assessment — all on-site, same day.
Don't ignore back pain after an accident. Call (405) 842-3209 for a same-day evaluation.
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