Chicago Back Injury Lawyer - Article

Back Injuries

The back is an intricate structure of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from the neck to the pelvis. Unfortunately, as it is so intricate, any minor injury to the back can result in years of pain and unending problems. A single back injury can cause a person not to be able to do the things he or she loves.

Sports injuries, working around the house, working in the yard, and sudden jolts, such as those from car accidents, can all cause an injury to the back. The lower back is the most common site for injuries. The injuries include sprains and strains, herniated disks, and fractured vertebrae. All of these injuries can result in pain and limited movement.

Treatments available for back injuries are varied. They include:

• Medicines
• Icing
• Bed rest
• Physical therapy
• Surgery

Because of the nature of the medicines being given for back pain, it is not necessarily a good idea to use them for an extended period of time because they can lead to addiction.

Icing, while it helps with any pain and swelling, does not fix whatever underlying problem there may be with the back. Bed rest helps with things such as sprains and strains, but it often cannot heal not the more severe injuries. Physical therapy also is good if the injury is due to misuse or overuse. In the long run, however, it is not an effective way of treating a serious injury.

Back surgery is painful and requires a very long recovery period filled with physical therapy and lots of bed rest. Unfortunately, even a surgery that is successful may not be able to fix the problem completely.

If you have suffered a serious back injury as the result of an accident, contact the Chicago back injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake at 312-466-8200 to discuss your situation and to determine your legal options.