Given the importance of the spine, and it's active role in maintaining whole body health; it's not surprising after an accident, the end result being both painful and disabling.
Both neck & lower back pain after an accident can include: Sprains, strains, herniated disks, fractured vertebrae and spinal cord injury.
There's hope for back pain sufferers. MSR offers a roadmap to New York spine injury doctors, offering pain relief. Ask about available treatment options for your arm/leg pain due to nerve damage caused by herniated discs, sciatica, pinched nerves, and other conditions associated with nerve generated pain.
Injuries from falls: Work-related falls are the third most common cause of death to workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | New York.
Injuries from auto accidents: Someone is injured by a car crash every 14 seconds. About two million of the people injured in car accidents each year suffer:
If you've sustained an on-the-job injury, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits, including medical care and wage benefits. See a New York doctor today and get the correct diagnosis. Our doctors can help you file a workers' compensation claim.
People suffering back and neck pain after a workplace incident, car accident or other personal injury may find it difficult to live a healthy quality of life.
Injured athletes in excruciating pain may find it difficult to return to what they consider 100% fit form. Likewise, people whose occupation requires a certain repetitive motion may find that they continue to experience pain, and even exacerbate (or aggravate) their injury.
If you're experiencing neck pain, stiffness, loss of normal range of motion, spasms, pain radiating to back of head, ear or shoulders, painful range of motion, tingling numbness, "pins & needles," low back pain, muscle pain with specific trigger or tender points, it's a good idea to speak with a board-certified physician—before the condition gets worse.
If the pain and/or limited motion persists for more than three months, it's considered chronic and you should consult with a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) pain specialist right away.
Physiatrists are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal pain and injury because it's the focus of their education and training. Physiatrists complete four years of medical school, plus an additional four years of residency training, and many go on to complete fellowships in various specialties. In order to become a board-certified physiatrist, physicians must then pass comprehensive tests (oral and written) administered by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) or the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOBPM&R).Physiatrists will assess your condition, needs and expectations thoroughly and develop a tailor-made treatment regimen.
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