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Title: How Rear-End Collisions Lead to Lasting Back Pain: What Patients Need to Know

United States, 5th Dec 2025 - Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents—and often the most underestimated. Even at low speeds, the sudden force of being struck from behind can place tremendous stress on the spine. While some people walk away feeling “just a little sore,” those symptoms can evolve into chronic, life-altering back pain weeks or even months later.Understanding how these injuries develop, why pain lingers, and when to seek medical attention is essential for long-term health and recovery. Here’s what patients should know, especially if they’re experiencing persistent symptoms after a rear-impact crash.The Hidden Impact: What Happens to the Spine During a Rear-End CollisionWhen a vehicle is hit from behind, the body is thrust forward while the head and neck lag behind. This sudden snap—sometimes called the “whiplash effect”—moves far beyond the neck. It can cause significant, often invisible, damage throughout the entire spine.Common spinal injuries from rear-end collisions include:• Herniated or Bulging DiscsThe discs between vertebrae can shift, tear, or protrude due to sudden compression and stretching forces. These disc injuries often lead to radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.• Facet Joint InjuriesThese small joints that guide spinal movement can become irritated, inflamed, or misaligned, causing chronic stiffness and localized pain.• Soft Tissue DamageLigaments, tendons, and muscles can overstretch or tear—even in low-impact crashes—leading to ongoing muscle spasms, tension, and instability.• Spinal MisalignmentAbnormal spinal curvature or vertebral shifts can appear after the crash and worsen over time if not addressed.• Nerve Compression or IrritationWhen discs or joints shift out of position, the surrounding nerves may...

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