Can an Epidural Relieve your Auto Accident Back Pain?
Feb 22nd, 2012 | By eenwright | Category: Blogs, Common Injuries from Car AccidentsAn epidural can decrease pain in a number of procedures including childbirth and surgery. It can also be used to relieve chronic pain, especially neck and back pain. Herniated discs and other common auto accident injuries can leave a victim with severe back pain. If you’ve recently suffered a back or neck injury as a result of a PA auto accident and your pain does not respond to less invasive treatments, your doctor may recommend an epidural injection. Bucks County personal injury lawyer Michael L. Saile, Jr. suggests that you weigh all pain treatment options presented to you by your doctor.
To perform an epidural, a catheter is inserted near the spine and into the epidural space, which is a sensitive area full of nerves. The signals normally sent through these nerves are blocked by the medication injected into the catheter, usually an analgesic.
Many patients who have suffered a back injury in a Bucks County auto accident feel relief from their back and neck pain with the help of an epidural, but there are adverse side effects to consider.
You will want to learn more about the benefits and possible side effects of epidural injections. Read our new article, titled “Epidurals can be used for the Treatment of Back Pain After Auto Accidents.”
If you have been injured in a Philadelphia area auto accident and are interested in filing an injury claim, contact the personal injury lawyers at Saile & Saile LLP for personalized legal advice to move forward with your case.
