Acute back pain generally gets better in a few days with rest and home treatment. However, lying in bed for more than a day or two may make your backpain symptoms worse. You must try to keep moving with light activity as tolerated. If your pain persists or gets worse after a few days, you may need to seek treatment from a spine specialist.
A traumatic injury that causes your head to snap backwards or forwards straining the delicate soft tissues of the neck is known as a whiplash injury. You may experience it as a tightening feeling in the area of the neck and shoulders, which occurs immediately after the injury or develops slowly over time.
Work-related injuries, sports injuries or automobile accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. One small misstep or a miscalculated turn can result in broken bones, dislocated joints or torn ligaments that prompt you to seek medical care at the nearest emergency room.
Being in a car accident can be a very traumatic experience. The types of injuries may range from mild (requiring only first aid) to severe (requiring immediate surgery).
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