Back injuries occur in a number of different circumstances and different conditions. Most commonly you can suffer a back injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident, as a pedestrian or cyclist, a workplace accident, in a public place or through the negligence of a medical practitioner. Injuries sustained to your back can be life-changing and because they are mostly internal injuries, it is, at times, hard for others to understand the pain you are living with.
Back injuries and associated problems can be a significant cause of disability and disrupt your ability to work in the same way you did before your accident. Your mental health may also suffer and it may take over your life. You should never ignore a back injury!