General Injury Treatment

Treatments for a Variety of General Injuries

Whether you're still feeling the effects of a long-ago car accident or you have a recent injury that just won't seem to heal, Cary Physical Medicine is here to help find the right solution for you. We specialize in providing personalized treatment and care plans for a variety of injuries that'll help you feel like your normal self once again.

Some common injuries we see at Cary Physical Medicine include automobile accidents, workplace accidents, and other general injuries, such as dislocations, compression fractures, sprains, and more. Read more about each of these injuries and possible treatments for them below, and give us a call with any questions or to schedule an appointment for us to find the best solution for your injury.

Auto Accidents

Although you may not experience pain or signs of injury directly after an auto accident, that doesn't mean that trauma didn't occur. It can sometimes take weeks before you see common symptoms caused by accidents, including neck pain and headaches. This happens because your body releases adrenaline and other hormones after the accident that act as natural pain relievers. Once these wear off, you may realize that you've been injured.

The most common injuries that result from an auto accident include neck, back, or head pain, trouble breathing or pain when inhaling deeply, muscle spasms, sciatica, numbness, tingling, and other pain. The force and unnatural movement your spine experiences during an accident may even cause your spinal discs or vertebrae to move, which can cause or enhance the previously mentioned conditions.

There are only two known ways to relieve pressure from having a disc out of place that pushes on your spinal cord and nerves. The first option is invasive spinal surgery. The other option, which is the one we are known for at Cary Physical Medicine, is our safe and effective non-surgical decompression therapy. Untreated disc and spinal issues will only worsen over time, so give us a call to schedule a consultation and see if our non-surgical spinal decompression services are right for you.

Work-Related Injuries

Every job comes with risks, many of which include the physical strain and demands working has on your body. Common work-related injuries result in shoulder, neck, and back pain. There are a wide range of factors that contribute to workplace injury, including:

• Posture: Regardless of the type of job or environment you work in, exhibiting poor posture for periods of time can result in disc herniations and vertebrae misalignment.
• Lifting: Even if you follow the recommended lifting posture of keeping your back straight and bending the knees, the extra force on your spine caused by heavy lifting can cause serious damage to your spine when done frequently and repeatedly.
• Stress: Another work-related hazard that can often cause serious injury is stress. Stress can do a lot of negative things to the human body. When you get stressed, your muscles may tense up and cause new pain or flare-up pain from previous injuries, specifically in the back.

Many work-related injuries that manifest in the neck and back are caused by disc issues. If you or someone you know has suffered a neck or back injury at work, Cary Physical Medicine is here to help find the best solution for you.

General Injuries

Fractures and Dislocations

One common type of injury that can occur to any bone in your body is a fracture. Fractures happen for many reasons, the most common being because of trauma from an accident. More serious conditions, such as cancer or osteoporosis, can also cause bone fractures. Fractures not caused by trauma are called pathological fractures, meaning they were caused by an underlying condition or disease.

Another common injury is a dislocation, which can happen to any joint in your body. In a dislocation, the joint, or the point where two bones meet, separate and misalign due to trauma or overextension. Areas of your spine may also become dislocated. When this happens, your spinal cord and nerves are unprotected, often leading to additional damage that can cause serious complications.

Compression Fractures

Compression fractures can occur in any vertebra in the spine. They can be caused by a variety of things, including car accidents, falls, and conditions like cancer and osteoporosis that weaken the vertebrae over time. This type of injury can cause several symptoms, the most notable being the sudden and severe onset of pain in the back. Other symptoms may include numbness, tingling, and weakness in your limbs, which occur when the compressed vertebra puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. If multiple vertebrae are fractured, you may develop kyphosis, which is a forward hump-back curve in the back.

Sprains and Strains

Two of the most common injuries in the back are sprains and strains. Causes of sprains and strains can include trauma, lack of conditioning or strengthening of the back, and poor body mechanics, meaning you don't move correctly, causing abnormal stress on the spine.

No matter your injury or the type of pain you are feeling, Cary Physical Medicine is here to help. We have 40 years of experience you can count on. Call us today for a consultation to see if we can find the ideal treatment plan for your needs. We have same-day services available, and don't forget to ask about our veteran discount.