Where Your Back Hurts: Lumbar Spine

Ask anyone about what comes to mind when he or she hears the term ‘back pain’. Most will answer ‘low back pain’, and for the more anatomically informed, ‘lumbar pain’. That's no surprise because its location at the lower half of the spinal column bears the weight of the upper vertebrae. On top of that, it also bears the weight of lifting and twisting.

Car Accident Injuries and Chiropractic Care

According to Forbes.com, the car insurance industry estimates, based on their record of claims, that on average, each driver will file a claim for a collision about once every 17.9 years. This trend shows two important bits of information—(1) the rate at which each driver will figure in an accident and (2) the rate at which he will likely need compensation for a car accident injury.

A Look at Common Car Accident Injuries

A car accident can be a devastating experience. More than just the mental and emotional trauma, victims can also sustain all kinds of physical injuries. To better prepare and educate would-be victims, here’s a look at some of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents: