Solihull
Physiotherapist
Hall Green Birmingham
Physiotherapist
Hall Green Birmingham
Whiplash
Whiplash and whiplash injuries occur when the spine (neck or back) are subjected to acceleration and deceleration forces which result in the spine being jolted backwards and forwards.
This whiplike movement often causes a strain on the spinal ligaments by overstretching them. Muscles and ligaments can be affected and are often damaged during road traffic accidents, especially if the car the victim was traveling in is struck from behind.
As the soft tissues have received trauma and overstretching during the accident, the soft tissues of the neck will be inflamed.
Spinal neck manipulation is not advised at this time as it may aggravate the condition.
This whiplike movement often causes a strain on the spinal ligaments by overstretching them. Muscles and ligaments can be affected and are often damaged during road traffic accidents, especially if the car the victim was traveling in is struck from behind.
As the soft tissues have received trauma and overstretching during the accident, the soft tissues of the neck will be inflamed.
Spinal neck manipulation is not advised at this time as it may aggravate the condition.
Chiropractors, Osteopaths and other manipulative therapists may wish to manipulate the neck but care should be exercised and justification sought before permission is given. At Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic in Solihull Birmingham and Tamworth Staffordshire we have experienced physiotherapists who understand whiplash symptoms and together with an osteopath, will assist patients who have been unfortunate in suffering whiplash.
Extensive studies have shown that the best outcomes are achieved when people remain active, within common sense of course.
The spine is a very strong structure and is capable of resisting injury in most cases. Research suggests that only minor damage occurs in most whiplash cases and that as a whole, the spine recovers well afterwards.
Serious injury from whiplash is not common but you should consult your GP or visit A&E if you have been unconscious, disturbed vision, severe muscle spasm pulling your neck out of shape, pins and needles, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs and any difficulty with balance or walking.
Headaches are a common symptom associated with a whiplash injury and will normally resolve as the soft tissues heal.
Whiplash strains are graded by physiotherapists as follows.
Grade 0 - No complaint about neck and no physical signs
Grade 1 - Neck Pain, stiffness or tenderness only.
Grade 2 - Neck symptoms, reduced mobility and point tenderness
Grade 3 - Neck symptoms and neurological signs, numbness, pins and needles, absent reflexes.
Grade 4 - Neck symptoms and fracture or dislocation confirmed by xray of MRI scan
Extensive studies have shown that the best outcomes are achieved when people remain active, within common sense of course.
The spine is a very strong structure and is capable of resisting injury in most cases. Research suggests that only minor damage occurs in most whiplash cases and that as a whole, the spine recovers well afterwards.
Serious injury from whiplash is not common but you should consult your GP or visit A&E if you have been unconscious, disturbed vision, severe muscle spasm pulling your neck out of shape, pins and needles, numbness or weakness in the arms or legs and any difficulty with balance or walking.
Headaches are a common symptom associated with a whiplash injury and will normally resolve as the soft tissues heal.
Whiplash strains are graded by physiotherapists as follows.
Grade 0 - No complaint about neck and no physical signs
Grade 1 - Neck Pain, stiffness or tenderness only.
Grade 2 - Neck symptoms, reduced mobility and point tenderness
Grade 3 - Neck symptoms and neurological signs, numbness, pins and needles, absent reflexes.
Grade 4 - Neck symptoms and fracture or dislocation confirmed by xray of MRI scan
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Whiplash and whiplash symptoms following a road traffic accident are treated by Solihull Physiotherapists at Atlas Physiotherapy Clinic.
Headaches, neck pain and back pain are common symptoms. Trapped nerves and shoulder pain can also occur and often this type of injury can aggravate existing musculo-skeletal conditions
Headaches, neck pain and back pain are common symptoms. Trapped nerves and shoulder pain can also occur and often this type of injury can aggravate existing musculo-skeletal conditions
Solihull physiotherapists treat whiplash symptoms, neck pain and back pain relief with Physiotherapy
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