Whiplash frequently affects people involved in rear end car accidents; in fact some 22% of all smashes result in soft tissue damage to the neck. Fortunately the condition is not serious and in the majority of cases the symptoms disappear within a few months at the most. However, the symptoms of whiplash are painful for most people and can be extremely debilitating. The headaches, neck ache and back ache commonly suffered, can result in sleeplessness and depression.
Commonly the therapy for whiplash involves chiropractic treatments and anti inflammatory drugs. Sometimes heat treatments are used and immobilisation, whilst not used as commonly today, is occasionally recommended. However, new studies in Canada have shown that the greater the medical intervention in whiplash treatment the longer it might take to recover.
According to the study carried out on 2500 whiplash patients, if doctors avoid heavy treatment of sufferers within the first month of an injury being sustained, then the pain may subside more quickly. The study showed that extensive manual therapy may be detrimental in the long term and may prolong suffering by up to a year.
Many doctors now suggest that the patient should try to resume normal activity as soon as possible in order to mobilise the injury. Physical activity is encouraged to promote strength and flexibility in the neck and to increase the range of motion.
When someone is affected by whiplash the chances are that the injury was someone else's fault. Most rear end accidents are not disputed and the person in the car at the back is at fault in the eyes of the law. If you have had a whiplash injury in the last three years and it can be shown that someone else was responsible for your pain then you are legally entitled to make a compensation claim for your personal injury and for any losses.
If you have been unlucky enough to be involved in an accident that resulted in whiplash then we suggest that you consult with a doctor.They will be able to prescribe the best treatment and drugs for you're your injury.
For more information visit www.car-accident-claim.com and get free legal advice about your accident.
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Editorial notes:
Car Accident Adviceline http://www.car-accident-claim.com, 0808 143 43 42, is an independent company that works towards claiming compensation for people who have had a non fault car accident. Their services are completely free to use as all costs and legal fees are recovered from the person at faults insurance company or written off.
By Sophie Evans – Car Accident Adviceline http://www.car-accident-claim.com
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