Question 1

i suffered a whiplash injury? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Usually several : Things can be done. Most "whiplashes" get better within several weeks.  By 6 months most are better.  However, in females about 40% can last longer or become chronic in nature.  Simple applications of heat or ice, massage, avoiding prolonged positions, avoiding overhead work, avoiding repetitive push/pull or heavy lifting while using otc meds as needed can help.   If symptoms persist, see your pcp.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

A stress or force : Applied to the neck or cervical region that overcomes the strength of the neck's structures resulting in damage to those structures ranging from muscles, ligaments, joints, discs, bones or nerve tissue. Most typical injuries just involve the soft tissues & the force is applied usually from behind as in a rear end collision from a car accident.

Question 3

i believe i have whiplash injury, does this need to be treated?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Whiplash injury, depending on the severity can usually be managed non-surgically, with muscle relaxants, pain control and sometimes a soft collar.

Question 4

could a motorcyclist get a whiplash injury or would he just fall of the bike?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The injury usually occurs in a car when someone is hit from behind and is restrainted by the seatbelt. That type of neck movement would be less likely on a motorcycle, but it might be possible. Neck injuries can occur in motor cycle accidents.

Question 5

is it possible for a motorcyclist to get a whiplash injury or would he just fall of the bike?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even quick applying of the breaks can create whiplash without falling off the bike.

Question 6

can i get pt for a whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Physical therapy is a common treatment for whiplash. However,  it is important to be evaluated to make sure there is not a more serious diagnosis.

Question 7

could pituitary problems be caused by a whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

Rarely!!!!: But possible

trauma , especially if head was hit also could cause shearing of pituitary stalk, or bleeding in area of pituitary.

Question 8

neck swelling from whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

Inflamation: Related to inflation of tendons ligaments and otjer soft tissues after aceleration decelaration.

Question 9

what doctor do i see if i suffered a whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

Family Practice D.O.: I am a D.O.So I am clearly biased. We (D.O. Primary care dr.'s)have been specifically trained in muscle & skeletal problems.D.O.'s in other specialities like orthopedics and neurology are less likely to maintain these skills.

Question 10

neck swelling from possible whiplash injury?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: To have neck swelling of the neck from whiplash injury, the ligament in the back of the neck could get inflamed or have sprain in it. Good luck, thank you.

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