There can be several consequences caused by neck and back injuries. These include expensive medical treatments; ongoing rehabilitation; the need for adaptive technologies such as wheelchairs; a temporary or permanent loss of ability, including bowel and bladder control, sexual function, and movement; the necessity for home modifications such as ramps and handrails; and untold amounts of personal pain and suffering.
Depending on the severity, a neck or back injury may prevent a person from working, from engaging in preferred activities, and from full enjoyment of life. This can, in turn, result in an inability to provide for oneself and one’s family, serious emotional consequences, a loss of enjoyment in life, and advanced stages of depression and anxiety.