Conditions
Back Pain After an Accident
How Q Factor evaluates and treats this after a collision, fall, or workplace injury.
Quick answer
What is it?
Low and mid back pain after an accident usually comes from strained muscles and ligaments, irritated facet joints, or a disc injury. The provider works out which one is driving your pain before treating it.
Understanding the injury
What to expect.
Symptoms from this type of injury can begin at the scene or show up days later. Evaluation comes before any hands on care.
Common causes
Seat belt loading, bracing before impact, and twisting during the collision all load the lumbar spine in ways it is not built for.
How we evaluate
Examination of movement, strength, and nerve function. X ray when indicated. MRI may be recommended by the treating provider if disc or nerve involvement is suspected.
What care looks like
Adjustments, decompression when medically necessary, rehabilitation, and referral to pain management if symptoms do not respond.
Care may include
- Examination
- Digital x ray when indicated
- Adjustments
- Rehabilitation, in office or telehealth
- Referral to other qualified medical providers when medically necessary
Related symptoms
- Pain that is worse sitting or standing up
- Stiffness in the morning
- Pain that travels into the hip or leg
- Muscle spasm
- Trouble sleeping because of pain
Specific services, candidacy, and recommendations are determined after clinical evaluation. Availability may vary by location.
Emergency symptoms? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Q Factor is not an emergency service.
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