{"id":8608,"date":"2018-04-02T23:43:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T23:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grillo.ca\/common-soft-tissue-injuries-caused-by-car-accidents\/"},"modified":"2023-04-06T18:52:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T22:52:09","slug":"common-soft-tissue-injuries-caused-by-car-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grillo.ca\/zh-hans\/common-soft-tissue-injuries-caused-by-car-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Soft Tissue Injuries Caused by Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many who have been injured in a car accident<\/a> may be able to describe the symptoms of pain and discomfort they feel, but often do not know exactly what type of injury they have suffered. The following article describes some of the most common and prevalent types of injuries resulting from a car accident, also known as \u201csoft tissue injuries\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Soft tissue injuries<\/strong> are the most common types of injuries experienced in car accidents, and are characterized by injuries to the body\u2019s ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Common symptoms include soreness, stiffness of the muscle, and pain and discomfort; as well as difficulty moving<\/strong> the affected area.<\/p>\n

Sprains occur when a ligament is stretched or torn, whereas strains occur when a muscle or tendon is stretched<\/strong>. For each injury, there are three relevant levels of severity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n