Question 1

what are signs of whiplash?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Neckpain stiffness and muscle spasms.

Question 2

rear ended at stop sign, slow moving. had whiplash lower back. 1 yr later, 6 mo. chiro, still muscle twitch/throb in area. dr. said sprain, now what?

Accepted Answer

Injury back: Look up pinch nerve lumbar spine. You may need an MRI of lumbar spine. May have a herniated disc.
Good luck

Question 3

what causes whiplash?

Accepted Answer

When an external: Energy force overcomes the strength of the soft tissues of the neck or cervical spine injuring those soft tissues which can include: the muscles, ligaments, facet joint capsules and even the discs leading to pain.  The typical external force is a rear end motor vehicle collision

Question 4

why do people get whiplash?

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It is related to the: Design of our 12-14 pound head sitting on top of a long, flexible spine region without large enough muscles surrounding the bone structure to protect against all forces that the neck may be potentially exposed to such as in a car accident.

Question 5

how to make a whiplash claim?

Accepted Answer

Whiplash: Whiplash is a muscle or tendon strain of the spine. There are law firms and attorneys that mediate between drivers and insurance companies. The attorney does not charge hourly fees. Instead, attorneys receive 40% of the settlement if no courtroom work is required and 50% if the attorney goes to court on your behalf. The attorney will often pay medical expenses during ongoing negotiations too.

Question 6

how long should whiplash last?

Accepted Answer

Variable: In my experience and in most of the studies that I have read, most whiplash syndromes get better within the first 1-2 months. Occasionally though we see patients who have persistent symptoms even after several months.

Question 7

what treats with whiplash pain?

Accepted Answer

Whiplash: Whiplash is usually a muscle strain involving the mulches which support the neck and low back.. Treatment is a combination of things ,heat ,ice modalities like muscle stim, tens units ,if units, ultrasound, gentle stretching ,massage, traction,isometric strengthening,adjustments, acupuncture, Oral meds like NSAIDs, mild muscle relaxants.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of whiplash?

Accepted Answer

Pain in the neck: Whiplash generally include some degree of neck pain and muscle stiffness. Depending on the severity of the injury, signs and symptoms may also include: 
 tenderness along the back of the neck and shoulders 
 neck swelling 
 muscle spasms in the posterior cervical spine (back of the neck), anterior cervical spine or in the trapezius muscles 
 difficulty flexing, extending, or rotating the head

Question 9

how would i know if i have whiplash?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain after....: You would experience some type of neck pain after an injury that resulted in your neck being forced into extension and flexion suddenly.

Question 10

can you get whiplash from rearending?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The typically mechanism of the whiplash syndrome to the neck is that of a rear end car accident when the driver of the car that is hit has the neck jerked backward and forward which can cause various injuries to the soft tissue of the neck. Most people do well and recover without permanent damage. A small percentage of people do have chronic problems though.

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