Back Pain from Accidents
The most common injuries resulting in lower back pain come from accidents. Auto accidents can cause muscle strains, sprain the ligaments and tendons in the back, and compress discs (which causes nerve pain in the back). Injuries resulting in lower back pain can also stem from fractures in the back, whether large or hairline. Back pain can also come from motorcycle accidents, especially since a motorcycle provides no protection for the muscles and bones in your back. There are also household accidents that can result in injury to the lower back. Things like falling down the steps can result in a serious injury; actress Jenna Fischer was in the hospital for weeks after falling down a flight of stairs and breaking bones in her back. While accidents are usually unavoidable, defensive driving and awareness of your surroundings can help to minimize your risk.