Back sprain and strain

A back sprain occurs when the ligaments that connect the bones together are torn or stretched too far. A back strain occurs when the muscles or tendons are torn or stretched too far.

Why do back strains and back sprains happen during a car crash?

A major stress on a joint can cause ligaments and muscles to get over stretched, and this causes strains and sprains. In a car crash, this happens due to sudden stretching of muscles due to forceful impact.

How do back strains and sprain affect you after a car wreck?

The most common issue associated with back sprains and strains is pain in the lower back. This can be very severe. Additionally you may also experience muscles spasms that can also be very painful when they occur. These spasms can happen at any time, they are often unexpected and can even happen when you are sleeping.

Another side effect of a back sprain or strain is a limitation in your range of movement, and pain when you move. You may find yourself stuck in one particular position such as bent double.

How is a back sprain and back strain treated?

Back injuries can be very serious. They can take a very long to time to recover. This requires time and patience and can be emotionally and physically very draining. Treatment may involve anti-inflammatory injections and physical therapy. These injuries could be treated with ultra sound, or a heat and ice treatment which can help the muscles of the back to relax which can in turn help alleviate the painful spasms. Certain exercises can be performed that will help strengthen the back muscles. This can help to prevent any further damage to the back and could lower the number of occasions when you experience those painful muscles spasms.

How likely are you to make a full recovery after a back sprain or strain following a car crash?

This is pretty much an impossible question to answer as it differs from one person to the next. There may be some scar tissue if the muscle has actually torn. Following this type of injury, it's important to include exercise into your daily routine as this will strengthen your back and will keep your muscles from becoming wasted and weak. There's no reason why you shouldn't make a full recovery from a strain or sprain if you get the correct treatment and keep up the exercises.

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