Back Pain Is the Second Most Common Auto Accident Injury
After whiplash, back pain is the most frequently reported injury following a car accident. The force of a collision compresses, twists, and jars the spine, potentially damaging vertebrae, discs, muscles, and ligaments throughout the thoracic and lumbar regions.
Why Delayed Back Pain Is Common
Adrenaline and endorphins released during the stress of an accident can mask pain for hours or even days. Many patients report feeling sore the next day, then progressively worse over the following week. By the time they seek treatment, the injury has had time to worsen and inflammation has set in.
Types of Back Injuries From Car Accidents
Common back injuries include disc herniations, bulging discs, muscle strains, ligament sprains, vertebral fractures, and spinal misalignment. Each requires a different treatment approach, which is why a proper diagnosis through examination and X-rays is essential.
How We Treat Auto Accident Back Pain
At Citrin Chiropractic Center, we use a multi-phase approach: chiropractic adjustments to restore spinal alignment, spinal decompression therapy for disc injuries, passive therapy modalities to reduce inflammation, and active rehabilitation exercises to rebuild strength and prevent re-injury.
Do not wait for back pain to resolve on its own. Call (314) 890-2400 for a same-day evaluation.
