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Can you drive with whiplash?
"We recommend that you do not drive if you are suffering from whiplash Injuries such as neck pain or you have a stiffness in your neck that prevents you from turning your head quickly." http://www.whiplashcompensationonline.co.uk/whiplashsymptoms.php
Can osteophytes be a cause of whiplash?
Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are bony growths that can develop on the spine and may contribute to neck pain or stiffness. However, whiplash is primarily caused by sudden, forceful movements of the neck, typically due to a rear-end car collision. While osteophytes can exacerbate existing neck issues, they are not a direct cause of whiplash injuries themselves. Instead, whiplash results from soft tissue damage rather than bony changes.
What is a cervical sprain?
It is an injury to the muscles and ligaments of the neck. It is common after hjead trauma or "whiplash" injuries.
What exactly is whiplash when caused by a car accident?
Whiplash is caused by the sudden stop of a motor vehicle. Whiplash is cause my the movement of a body being stopped by a seatbelt and can cause serious injuries.
What kind of doctor would specialize in treating neck injuries caused by whiplash?
A physical therapist would be the doctor who would specialize in treating neck injuries caused by whiplash. It would also help to use a product called Bengay which is found at CVS to make it feel better.
What is whip-lash?
A neck injuryWhiplash is type of injury affecting the nerves, muscles tendons and vertebrae of the cervical spine - also known as the neck. The most common type of whiplash is in a RTA were a passenger or driver is wearing a seatbelt. The head is thrown violently forwards and backwards causing a hyper extension of the neck and whiplash. See the associated link for the types of RTA and other accidents that cause whiplash injuries in the UK.
What are the advantages of doing exercises for the neck?
Some advantages of doing exercises for the neck include reducing neck pain and strengthening your neck muscles overall. This can help reduce the potential for whiplash and other injuries of the neck.
Is there a standard compensation from insurance companies when you are rear ended and have damage to your vehicle and injuries to your neck and shoulders such as whiplash?
No, there isn't since damage and injuries can range from minor too major when accidents occur. Always ask for 5 times the amount you really want...In the UK there is guidance from the courts in the past for the pain and suffering different types of personal injuries cause. This will include neck injuries, shoulder injuries and back injuries - but as the earlier response indicated the guidance depends on the nature and severity of your symptoms. Please see the two related links entitled "neck injury claims" and "back injury claims" to see examples of the amounts of compensation you can claim for pain and suffering for each various different neck and back injuries including whiplash.
Can whiplash injury cause rheumatoid arthritis?
No RA is an autoimmune disease and does not start as the result of trauma. However osteoarthritis could be the result of traumatic injuries to bones and joints such as may occur in whiplash injuries.,
Is numbness in the fingertips a symptom of whiplash?
Numbness in the fingertips is not a symptom of whiplash. Symptoms of whiplash include: Neck pain, Neck swelling, Tenderness along the back of your neck, and Muscle spasms (in the side or back of your neck).
What helps prevent head and neck injuries in a car accident?
Air bags - in combination with a properly-fitting seat-belt are the best methods of preventing head and neck injuries during a car crash. However - some neck injury in the form of 'whiplash' can still occur.
What are whiplash-injury lessening seats in cars?
These are seats designed with more protection and support for the neck area to lessen this type of injury. Whiplash was just a rapid stretching of the muscles and tendons in the neck caused by the type of injury in an accident. It doesn't usually cause any permanent injury but was painful more like a bad bruising of the neck. More serious injuries involving damage to the vertebrae of the neck are also decreased by this protection involved with these seats.
