Bro no problem with the pain killers. Just don't get addicted to them or take too many. They do have asprin in them, so I would be concerned with liver values. Although I doubt you will have anything to worry about over a short period. What I did when I got into a car accident is take them only when I really needed them. I usually would take one before bed and then take a nice hot shower. By the time my shower was done my neck and back pain were gone and I was able to get a good nights sleep. I would alternate between the lortabs and ibuprofin until you heal up. Be sure to keep follow up's with your doc and to see a physical therapist or chiro if needed. Good luck and I hope you heal up quickly.