LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Neck and Back Injury Attorney

Neck and Back Injuries

For many people, chronic back and neck pain is a fact of life. Approximately 80 percent of people experience back pain at some point in their lives, and another 50 percent suffer from neck pain. Back and neck pain can be debilitating, resulting in lost work days, decreased quality of life, and permanent disability.

Most of the pain we experience in our back or neck is related to the spine. The spine supports our hardworking bodies, and it is natural for day-to-day use to put some strain on it. If you’ve been injured as a result of an accident, though, the strain caused may produce some very painful-and potentially disabling-conditions, such as:

• Muscular sprains and strains
• Cervical fractures (broken neck);
• Ruptured or herniated discs; and
• Thoracic and lumbar spine fractures (broken back).

These conditions range from moderately painful to severe and debilitating. Many back and neck conditions involve avoiding overly strenuous activity that strains the region. This can mean avoiding even simple tasks such as carrying groceries or picking something up from the floor. More severe injuries may require limited mobility or wearing a back or neck brace, as well as time off work, or even a change in career.