Personal Injury Liens

Major injuries and potential spinal injuries should all be ambulated to the nearest emergency room. The expert staff there will be able to perform the appropriate imaging and examinations to determine the extent of the injuries and stabilize the patient. If there are fractures or dislocations, initial treatment may require stabilization or surgical intervention.

But what happens if there are no broken bones or lacerations? Chances are the patient will then, appropriately, be discharged. More than likely they will have received a prescription for pain, inflammation, and spasm. Most likely, this patient has still suffered from injuries to the soft tissues that support our bodies. This includes the muscles, tendons, ligaments, vertebral discs, and even the nerve tissue. Although these injuries don’t always show up clearly on a normal X-ray, they are very real and very painful and challenging for the patient.

It is clearly documented throughout research that these soft tissue type of injuries can take a year or more to heal, and even then it might only recover to 70% of its original strength. This is where it is critical that proper assessment and documentation are performed. Motion study X-ray analysis will reveal weaknesses or dysfunction in the spine, allowing the practitioner to “zero in” on specific areas of concern. Managing the pain and inflammation are the primary concerns during the first phase of treatment. Once the patient starts feeling better, exercises and stretches are implemented to start the repair process.