Back injuries can happen in many different ways, and they can involve the muscle, ligaments, spine or other joints or tissues. Back injuries that do not involve the spinal cord are known as “non-spinal cord back injuries.” Some non-spinal back injuries result from repeated small injuries, bad posture, or improper lifting or bending. But the most serious back injuries are usually the result of accidents, such as automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents and work-related accidents. Injuries known as “soft tissue injuries” are the most common non-spinal injuries from auto accidents and include sprains and strains of the muscles and/or ligaments.
While some non-spinal cord back injuries just cause annoying temporary pain, many forms of back injuries can result in debilitating and long-lasting discomfort. Severe back injuries include: slipped discs, herniated discs and compression fractures. Other serious non-spinal back injuries exist, and it is always important to discuss the full extent of your symptoms with your doctor and your attorney so that you can make sure you have the best chance to be fully compensated through a lawsuit or settlement.