Wilderness: Neck and Back Injuries

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• Neck and Back Injuries Overview
• Neck and Back Injuries Symptoms
• Neck and Back Injuries Treatment
• When to Seek Medical Care
• For More Information
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Neck and Back Injuries Overview

Trauma to the neck and back can lead to spinal cord injury and permanent disability. If trauma occurs, the neck and back should be splinted and movement should be avoided. Accurately determining the cause and extent of the injury is important. The vertebral column has many ligaments and muscles that protect the spinal cord and assist in movement. Injury to any of these structures may cause significant and debilitating pain, even if a neck or back injury does not involve the nerves.