Back Pain after a car accident
Back Pain After a Car Accident — Treatment in Hurst.
Post-collision back pain often shows up days or weeks after the crash, when adrenaline wears off and inflammation peaks. The earlier we evaluate it, the better the recovery.
Why crashes cause back pain
A collision delivers force through your body in ways nothing in daily life does. Your seatbelt does its job — keeping you in the seat — but the same restraint that prevents serious injury concentrates force across your torso and lumbar spine.
Symptoms typically include:
- Lumbar facet joint sprain
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Disc compression, bulge, or herniation
- Paraspinal muscle strain
- Mid-back (thoracic) restriction
Why "wait and see" usually backfires
Soft-tissue back injuries that aren't moved properly during early healing form scar tissue in patterns that limit motion long-term. Disc injuries that are missed early are harder to manage conservatively later. And from a documentation standpoint, treatment gaps weaken claims.
How we evaluate it
Your initial visit includes:
- Detailed accident and symptom history
- Lumbar and thoracic range-of-motion testing
- Orthopedic tests including straight leg raise, slump test, and specific facet provocations
- Neurological screen for nerve root involvement
- Digital X-rays where indicated
- MRI referral if disc or nerve findings warrant it
How we treat it
Treatment combines techniques matched to your findings:
- Lumbar and thoracic adjustments — to restore segmental motion
- Soft-tissue release — for paraspinal muscles
- Spinal decompression — for confirmed disc involvement
- Therapeutic exercise — for core stability and prevention
- Modalities — (electrical stimulation, ultrasound, heat/ice) as appropriate
What recovery typically looks like
Treatment plans typically run 6–12 weeks. Disc-involved cases may run longer. We re-evaluate regularly and adjust the plan based on progress.
PIP coverage
Back Pain treatment is covered by your Texas PIP.
We bill your auto insurer directly. You pay $0 out of pocket.
Don't wait — back pain responds best to early treatment.
Call us to verify your PIP and book your exam this week.