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Lower back pain is a commonly reported injury after an automobile accident. The force associated with automobile accidents can be seriously damaging to an individual\u2019s back. Lower back pain can be caused by injury to a muscle, causing a strain, or to a ligament, causing a sprain. If an automobile crashes into something, or something hits an automobile, opposing forces can cause an individual in the car to move in a certain direction. Unfortunately, there is limited room to move in an automobile and eventually something, like a seatbelt, dashboard, or steering wheel, will stop that momentum and generate damaging pressure on the back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Discomfort, uneasiness and pain felt in the lower back and neck regions after an accident is referred to as discogenic pain. Discogenic pain is a symptom associated with the spinal discs, which are round pieces of cartilage that act as a cushion and help an individual maintain stability while also allowing the spine to move. Discogenic pain can be felt after a sudden trauma, such as an automobile accident. Commonly, individuals who experience discogenic pain will feel it in their lower back, also known as the lumbar area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
After an automobile accident, some individuals will experience lumbar strains. Sprains in the lower back tend to arise after an excessive amount of force is exerted on that region. The physical trauma associated with this type of injury causes the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stretch. Often, these types of injuries cannot be diagnosed through simple imaging, but through a doctor who can properly diagnose the injury based on the specific symptoms an individual is experiencing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t