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Neck Pain

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash is an injury to the neck commonly caused when sitting in a car that is either shunted in the rear, or which hits an object at the front. Although the body is strapped in, the head is not restrained and sudden acceleration or deceleration will jerk the head backwards and then forwards (or vice versa) to overstretch tissues in the neck. This leads to sprained or even torn ligaments, strained muscles and sometimes a partial dislocation of one or more of the small joints between cervical vertebrae. Typically pain and stiffness increase over 24 hours following the original injury. Whiplash can also injure nerve fibres, leading to numbness, burning and tingling in the fingers and, in severe cases, may cause weakness or even paralysis of arm muscles. Other symptoms that may appear include neck pain headache and tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

Discomfort and Severe Pain

Whiplash usually recovers fully, but it may be several weeks before full pain-free neck movements to return. Self help Applying a cold/ice pack during the first 48 hours, then switching to a moist heat pack (available from pharmacies). Wearing a soft orthopaedic collar to support the weight of the head; this rests the neck muscles and ligaments allowing them to heal. Collars are usually only worn for a few days however so that muscles do not become overly weakened. Magnetic patches can also be applied to acupuncture points over or near the site of discomfort.