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Treatment For Whiplash

Early treatment for a whiplash neck injury is advisable to help prevent complications further down the line. A whiplash injury follows a sudden impact, the most common cause being a car accident. However, although it can be painful and distressing initially, it's not usually serious.

If you're suffering from whiplash symptoms start the following self-treatment as soon as possible following the accident:-

Apply an ice pack to the neck wrapped in a towel so it the ice doesn't contact your skin. Keep in place for up to 30 minutes.

Take a painkiller to ease the neck pain but remember this is only a short term measure. Take the recommended dose as advised by the instruction leaflet.

Rest for a few days. In over half the cases of whiplash, symptoms will begin to ease within days or a few weeks at the most.

Seek medical attention if your symptoms have not eased after a week or start to get worse. You may be advised to wear a soft collar for a short period or given a few exercises.

Return to your usual activities after a few days rest. Studies have found that people who continue to move and stay active after a whiplash injury tend to recover quicker.

If it's been over a month since your accident and you didn't treat it at the time you might consider physical therapy or osteopathy to encourage a return to normal movement.

Whiplash Symptoms

Whiplash is rarely a serious problem with the majority of people making a full recovery within a month suffering nothing more than neck pain and stiffness.

You should start to feel better within a week with all symptoms gradually disappearing with the right treatment. However, there are a few signs following an accident or collision that need to be monitored - see below.

Whiplash Symptoms

The most common symptoms of whiplash are:-
Pain in the back of the neck - get worse with movement

Pain at back of head
Pain across shoulders, arms or between shoulder blades
Headaches

Less common symptoms include:-
Balance problems and dizziness

Eyesight problems
Pins and needles in the hands
Hearing difficulties
If you experience any of the less common symptoms you should see your doctor as soon as possible just to be sure.

Another long-term symptom not usually associated with a whiplash injury is poor posture. If you have not recovered your full range of movement following a neck injury your posture may suffer and lead to further neck, back and shoulder pain. Taking steps to improve your posture will also help.

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