WHIPLASH TREATMENT
Whiplash treatment may include:
- immobilising the neck in a soft cervical collar for a short term or on an intermittent basis
- early mobilization and gentle exercise
- return to work as soon as possible to continue mobilsation
- return to ordinary life
- painkillers, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxants
- physiotherapy which may include the use of moist heat, ice, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and exercise to restore range of motion and build strength
- cervical traction
- trigger point injections to alleviate pain
- surgical intervention in severe cases
Whiplash injury is more accurately called cervical acceleration/deceleration trauma or syndrome which describes the rapid movements that can injure the neck. Most people respond well and recover fully in a matter of a few months, however a substantial percentage will suffer whiplash symptoms for much longer and a small number of particularly vulnerable people, including the elderly and those suffering from arthritis, may develop chronic long term problems which may never resolve. Chronic conditions should be investigated further and might require surgery to repair any damage or to fuse the neck vertibrae.
Pain which develops a few hours after the accident or even later means that damage to the neck is not serious. Aches and pains can often linger for a considerable period of time however this does not mean that the injury is serious. The discomfort does usually get better over time but a small percentage of people will suffer long term residual symptoms which are usually minor and do not interfere with normal life. The long term out look following this injury is good and serious injury is usually detected early following an initial medical examination.
We represent an independent network of personal injury solicitors and we are able to deal with a wide range of accident claims. We are able to arrange home or hospital visits and medical examinations and urgent private whiplash treatment can be undertaken at short notice, to assist recovery, with some of the most eminent medical consultants. If you’ve been involved in an accident we can help you to preserve your legal right to compensation. We offer free consultations for advice to find out whether you have a good case, how to go about claiming and how much your compensation might be worth. We will give you clear unequivocal advice about your chances of success and the anticipated value of your claim. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.
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