Car accidents are an unfortunate part of driving, and they can leave you injured. Many car accidents lead to significant neck and low back pain from the traumatic collision – and it’s essential to get treatment from a spine specialist.
At Orange County Spine and Sports Physicians, Dr. Vivek Barbaria offers specialized treatments for sciatica, back pain, and neck pain. After a car accident, he offers a consultation and MRI review, nonsurgical treatments, and PRP for spine pain.
Auto injuries of any kind can lead to serious injuries. Unfortunately, symptoms of an injury may not appear immediately due to the adrenaline rush your body gets after an accident.
Many injuries can occur from a vehicular accident, ranging from mild bruises and strains to severe fractures and head injuries.
Other common causes of pain after a car accident include:
Many other injuries can occur after a car accident, but spine injuries are common because of how the body moves during a forceful impact. Whiplash is a prevalent injury that occurs after auto accidents and can lead to permanent disability without treatment.
Seeing someone as soon as possible after a car accident is crucial to understanding the extent of your injuries. Even if you don’t have pain right away, having an evaluation prevents you from missing an injury until it’s become very painful.
The reasons to see a spine specialist after an accident include:
Early intervention for spine pain after an auto accident is key to the prevention of complications. The earlier you get treatment, the less likely the injury is to stick around and cause permanent pain issues.
An accurate diagnosis is necessary to get to the root cause of pain. Seeing a spine specialist is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis so you can start the appropriate treatment plan.
Recovery doesn’t just mean taking care of the immediate injury; it often involves strengthening and caring for muscles and tissues around it as well. A spine specialist evaluates every aspect of a spinal injury and coordinates care to ensure a proper recovery.
Not every spine injury requires the same treatment, which is where our team comes into play. A spine specialist looks at every aspect of the injury to give you the best treatment options, which include physical therapy, injections, and surgery.
Prompt treatment after an auto accident is crucial for spine-related issues. During your initial evaluation at Orange County Spine and Sports Physicians, we assess the injury and any imaging studies you’ve undergone. We may also order additional imaging studies if necessary.
When we have all of the information and an accurate diagnosis, we provide a personalized treatment plan. Mild to moderate injuries often require the R.I.C.E protocol, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy.
More severe injuries may require steroid injections and other more invasive treatments. Surgery is an option for severe injuries or those that don’t respond to conservative care.
We follow you closely through every step of the process to ensure our treatments work well for your auto injury.
Connect with our Newport Beach or Carlsbad office to learn more about our spine treatments and get the professional care you need after an auto accident.
