Back Injury & Pain Treatment on Long Island
Back pain after a car accident or on-the-job injury? Our Long Island physicians diagnose and treat back and disc injuries — from muscle strains to herniated discs — and bill your No-Fault or Workers’ Comp insurance directly, so care is $0 out of pocket.
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- Chiropractic · Physical Therapy · Spinal Decompression · Pain Management
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Back injuries after an accident or at work
The forces in a car accident or a workplace fall or lift can injure the muscles, ligaments, discs, and nerves of the spine. Common back injuries we treat include muscle and ligament strains, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, and facet-joint irritation.
Common back injuries we treat include muscle and ligament strains, herniated and bulging discs, sciatica, and facet-joint irritation.
The most common of these by a wide margin is a lumbar strain — the soft tissue around the spine rather than the disc or the nerve, and the usual reason lower back pain starts the day after a crash or a heavy lift.
Symptoms
- Lower or upper back pain and stiffness
- Pain that radiates into the buttock or leg (a sign of nerve involvement)
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs
- Reduced range of motion or pain with bending and lifting
Seek emergency care for severe weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin — these can signal a serious problem.
Lower or upper back pain and stiffness — mid-back pain that sits between the shoulder blades is often a thoracic sprain
Diagnosis
A physician examines your spine, movement, and nerve function. Imaging — on-site digital X-ray, and MRI when a disc or nerve injury is suspected — confirms the diagnosis and guides treatment.
Treatment — non-surgical first
Most back and disc injuries improve without surgery. A typical plan combines:
- Physical therapy to build core and back strength
- Chiropractic care for spinal and soft-tissue treatment
- Spinal decompression for disc-related pain, where appropriate
- Pain management with non-surgical approaches
If a case needs surgical evaluation, we coordinate the referral. Care is billed to your No-Fault or Workers’ Comp coverage.
Long Island offices & service areas
We treat back-injury patients across Nassau and Suffolk County from offices including Medford, Islandia, East Islip, Mineola, Bohemia, Smithtown and Stony Brook. Find your nearest office and drive time →
Not near one of our offices? We can help arrange transportation to your appointment, or coordinate your care with providers in our Long Island network — call (631) 560-8357 to ask.
Back injury FAQ
Can a herniated disc be treated without surgery?
Often, yes. Many disc injuries improve with physical therapy, chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and pain management. Surgery is considered only when non-surgical care isn’t enough.
How soon should I see a doctor for back pain after an accident?
Promptly. Early evaluation documents the injury and starts treatment before it worsens, and accident claims have filing deadlines.
Will I need an MRI?
Only if your exam suggests a disc or nerve injury. Many back strains are diagnosed without one.
Is treatment covered?
Accident-related care is billed to No-Fault and work injuries to Workers’ Comp, so eligible visits are typically $0 out of pocket.
Why choose Injury Recovery MD
- We open and bill your No-Fault or Workers' Comp claim for you
- On-site digital X-ray and imaging for fast, accurate diagnosis
- Orthopedics, chiropractic, physical therapy & pain management in one plan
- Same-day, next-day and evening appointments available
- The records and documentation your attorney and insurer need
- A multi-specialty team across all seven Long Island offices
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Medically reviewed by Sylvera Ann Voskamp, DPT, of Injury Recovery MD · Last reviewed 2026-06-16 · View our medical team
Educational information only; not a substitute for medical advice or an in-person evaluation.