Understanding Spine Trauma: Your Path to Healing Starts Here
Spine trauma isn’t just an injury; it’s a life-altering event. The spine plays a crucial role in supporting your body, enabling movement, and protecting your spinal cord – the highway for nerve signals. When the spine is compromised, it can lead to debilitating pain, nerve damage, and long-term disability. Whether it’s from a fall, accident, sports injury, or chronic strain, Dr. Sushil Singh is dedicated to helping you recover, restore function, and regain control of your life.
What Is Spine Trauma?
Spine trauma includes any injury to the bones, discs, nerves, or muscles of the spine. These injuries vary from mild strains to severe fractures and spinal cord damage, and each type demands a precise approach to healing. No two injuries are the same – so no two treatments should be either.
Common Types of Spine Trauma
- Spinal Fractures – When the vertebrae crack or break, often from high-impact accidents, falls, or sports.
- Herniated Discs – The soft cushion between the vertebrae can rupture, leading to nerve compression and pain.
- Spinal Cord Injuries – A life-changing injury that may cause paralysis or loss of sensation below the injury site.
- Spondylolisthesis – When a vertebra slips out of its proper position, disrupting spinal alignment.
- Whiplash & Soft Tissue Damage – Injuries to muscles, ligaments, and tendons, often caused by sudden impacts like car accidents.
Signs You May Have Spine Trauma
- Sharp, localized pain in your back or neck
- Loss of movement or difficulty walking
- Numbness or tingling in your arms or legs
- Severe headaches or dizziness
- Muscle spasms or a feeling of weakness
- Inability to stand or sit upright comfortably
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, it’s crucial to seek medical attention right away to prevent further complications.
