Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentBack Injuries in Merrillville, Indiana
Back injuries are among the most common and debilitating consequences of motor vehicle accidents. The sudden impact forces generated in a collision can damage spinal discs, vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, and nerves throughout the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine. Merrillville Injury Care provides complete back injury evaluation and treatment for car accident victims in Northwest Indiana.
Types of Back Injuries from Car Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions cause a range of back injuries including lumbar and thoracic muscle strains, herniated and bulging discs, compression fractures, facet joint injuries, sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, and spinal cord contusion. The severity of the injury depends on the speed of impact, direction of collision, seatbelt use, and the patient’s pre-existing spinal health. Even low-speed collisions can cause significant disc and soft tissue damage that may not produce symptoms for days or weeks.
Diagnosis and Imaging
Accurate diagnosis of back injuries requires a thorough physical examination, digital X-ray to assess spinal alignment and rule out fractures, and MRI imaging to evaluate disc integrity, nerve compression, and soft tissue damage. Dr. Ungar-Sargon performs EMG/nerve conduction studies when radiculopathy or nerve involvement is suspected. This comprehensive diagnostic workup is critical for both effective treatment planning and documented support of your personal injury claim.
Treatment at Merrillville Injury Care
Treatment is staged based on injury severity. Mild to moderate back injuries are managed with structured physical therapy, anti-inflammatory protocols, and activity modification. More severe injuries involving nerve compression or disc herniation may require epidural steroid injections, facet joint blocks, or radiofrequency ablation. When conservative and interventional approaches fail, Dr. Rerri evaluates surgical options including minimally invasive discectomy, spinal fusion, or disc replacement at our onsite surgery center.