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Herniated disc injuries from whiplash

 

Herniated or ruptured discs are not an un-common type of whiplash injury, they are often identified by the patient describing a sharp or cutting pain or sometimes a tingling or numbness in arms or legs. This is due to the damaged disc compressing or ‘pinching’ a nearby nerve causing pain or discomfort in the limb served by that nerve.


Treatment

Treatment for the vast majority of patients, a herniated disc will not normally require surgery.

A typical treatment regime will be based on controlled physical activity. Usually treatment will begin with a short period of bed rest followed by a gradual return to normal activities. Sitting down is not good for this condition because the sitting posture puts a large amount of stress and pressure on the lumbar spine, which may increase the pressure on the affected nerve root.

The appropriate use of anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics and muscle relaxants or tranquilisers is important to manage the condition, and in some instances a correct dose of aspirin has been proven to help herniated discs. Surgical intervention for a whiplash injury of this type is usually only as a last resort when other non-invasive methods have proved ineffective.

If you have sustained a whiplash injury following a road accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Please call us now on 0845 676 0615 for help and advice from one of our experienced claims advisors.
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