Why Does My Back Hurt Days After a Car Accident?

The accident happened Friday.

Friday night? You felt okay.

Saturday? A little sore.

Sunday morning?

HELLO, back pain.

Delayed discomfort after a car accident can happen, and it's one reason you should continue paying attention to your body even if you initially feel okay.

Why Didn't It Hurt Immediately?

Car accidents can expose your body to sudden forces and movements.

Muscles, joints, ligaments, and other structures can be affected during the collision.

Inflammation and muscle tension may also develop over time, meaning symptoms can become more noticeable in the hours or days following an accident.

What Should You Pay Attention To?

Tell a healthcare provider if you're experiencing symptoms such as:

• Lower or upper back pain
• Muscle spasms
• Pain when sitting or standing
• Difficulty bending
• Pain traveling into a leg
• Numbness or tingling
• Reduced movement
• Pain that continues to worsen

The cause of back pain can't be determined from a Google search alone. A qualified provider needs to evaluate your individual symptoms.

Here's Where We Come In

You know your back hurts.

You DON'T necessarily need to know which type of provider to call.

That's what Find A Doc Florida is here for.

Our care coordinators help connect injured patients throughout Northeast Florida with providers experienced in personal injury care.

Our network includes chiropractic, orthopedic care, physical therapy, neurology, pain management, and advanced imaging.

Let Us Take One Thing Off Your Plate

You've got insurance calls.

Car repairs.

Work.

Kids.

Life.

Finding the right injury provider doesn't need to become another full-time job.

Find A Doc Florida is a completely FREE patient resource.

Call (904) 377-0038, tell us what happened, and let us help you get connected.