Back pain can often occur after an auto accident. The sudden impact and forceful movements can injure various structures in your spine, leading to a range of uncomfortable and even debilitating symptoms. At Houma-Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation in Houma and Thibodaux, LA, we provide various treatments to relieve your discomfort and improve your health.

Common Back Injuries from Auto Accidents

Several back injuries can occur after an auto accident, which may produce various symptoms. Some of these injuries include:

• Whiplash: This injury occurs when your head and neck are suddenly moved forward and backward during a collision. As a result, you may experience neck pain, back pain, headaches, and dizziness.
• Muscle strain or sprain: The sudden force of an accident can stretch or tear muscles and ligaments in your back, which can cause pain, tenderness, and muscle spasms.
• Herniated disc: The discs between your vertebrae can bulge or rupture, putting pressure on the nerves and resulting in radiating pain, numbness, and weakness.
• Fractures: In severe accidents, bones in your spine can break, requiring immediate medical attention and potentially surgery.

Why Seeking Treatment is Important

Delaying or neglecting back pain after an accident can have serious consequences. Ignoring a potentially serious injury can worsen the damage and make recovery more difficult. Our chiropractors can perform a thorough examination, which may include X-rays or MRIs, to determine the exact cause of your pain. After, we can create a personalized treatment plan to help you heal.

How a Chiropractor Can Help

Chiropractic care can be highly effective for back pain that develops following an auto accident. Our chiropractors specialize in musculoskeletal conditions and focus on restoring proper alignment and function to the spine. Through gentle adjustments and other non-invasive techniques, we can help with the following:

• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Improve range of motion and flexibility
• Promote healing of injured tissues
• Prevent future injuries

Contact us for an Appointment Today!

At Thibodaux Spine & Rehabilitation in Houma and Thibodaux, LA, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients suffering from back pain. We offer a personalized approach to recovery, which combines chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, and other modalities to help you feel your best. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your appointment, contact our Houma office at (985) 873-8586 or our Thibodaux location at (985) 447-2225 today. We look forward to improving your well-being!