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Whiplash neck pain
In a car accident the driver or passengers will normally be held securely in place by their seat restraints at the moment of impact. As the head is not secured, the inertia will cause the head to be thrown violently forward, and then backwards in a ‘whiplash motion’ as the vehicle suddenly comes to a stop.
This whiplash motion can cause both hyperflexion (abnormal flexing of the neck) and hyperextension (abnormal extension of the neck). This type of neck trauma commonly known as a whiplash injury, can cause either short term or long term pain and discomfort. This could be as a result of a number of different types of damage to the neck and upper spine areas.
Muscular neck injuries
Muscular injury is the most common cause of whiplash pain. The muscles in the neck and upper back area are often overstretched or torn. These are usually not serious and can be treated using a variety of different therapies.Fractured vertebrae
A fractured vertebrae from a whiplash injury is more serious and may require a course of drugs to control the pain, a back brace to restrict movement and in some cases surgery to repair the damage.Herniated discs
The discs in the upper spine can be subject to tremendous pressure during a whiplash motion and can cause them to herniate or rupture. Herniated discs which occur due to whiplash are can be painful for a number of weeks, but should typically recover within 2 months of the accident.Pinched nerves
In the spine, a pinched nerve is usually caused by a herniated disc pressing on it. Pinched nerves in the spine tend to happen in the neck and lower back causing radiculopathy which is known as a ‘referred’ pain because it is felt in other areas of the body (arms or legs etc.) that are remote from the source of the injury.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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