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A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of the disc is damaged, the disc may rupture and the gel-like interior leak, putting pressure on adjacent nerve roots causing tingling, numbness or burning.
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How does the whiplash injury affect the anterior longitudinal ligament that may be damaged when whiplash occurs?
A torn ligament can lead to vertebral disc herniation or to excessive movement of the spinal column which can result in pain spasms, cracking/grinding in the neck, or numbness in feet and hands.
Whiplash is an injury to the what?
It is an injury to the neck. When the head is thrown backwards from force-such as in a car accident-and the neck is overextended-whiplash can occur. Below is an article that goes into more detail on whiplash.
Is Whiplash A Head Injury?
yes
What kind of lawyer does whiplash injury claims?
Most personal injury lawyers will deal with whiplash injury claims. They can be found in the newspaper, phone book, or through the internet.
A herniated disc is an injury of which part of the body?
A herniated disc is an injury that can occur to your spinal cord and/or the roots of your nerves. It can be extremely painful for one to experience.
What is the prognosis for whiplash?
With treatment, whiplash can usually be cured in one week to three months after injury occurs.
What is the treatment for whiplash injury?
Whiplash injury is commonly treated with analgesics (painkillers) and neck braces. Paracetamol is typically prescribed used to treat moderate neck pain.
Is a whiplash neck injury permanent?
Whiplash is not a permanent injury. Most whiplash victims recover within three months or less, usually within a week or two, however some do continue to experience pain and require surgery to fix it.
How does orienteering lower the risk of injury?
Osteoarthritis of the spine increases the risk of whiplash injury.
What is the average settlement for whiplash injury in the state of Texas?
15,000
Can you get whiplash from being in a car accident?
Yes, you can. In a 'rear end' collision the most common injury is whiplash which strains the neck.
When is an attorney needed in a whiplash injury claim?
An attorney is needed when a whiplash is claimed through any car crash, as this means that an injury was caused and someone is to blame, and you need someone to back you.
