If you are involved in a road traffic accident you will probably be tested for whiplash sustained in the accident. Whiplash is a non-life threatening injury that usually clears up on its own accord.
Whiplash is often contracted as the result of a road traffic accident. Inflammation and swelling in the neck muscles will usually not be obvious straight after the accident.
Doctors are unsure of the exact cause of the symptoms of whiplash although it is deemed to be a response to the quick snapping back and forward of the head, as in when you are travelling in a car that is hit from behind.
It may take between six and twelve hours for the symptoms of whiplash to become obvious. The stiffness and discomfort whiplash causes can often be worse the next day on. The pain may get worse in the days after the accident occurred.
The top five symptoms of whiplash are neck pain and discomfort, swelling of the neck muscles, tenderness at eh back of the neck and headaches. An overall achy feeling is usually present too.
Other symptoms of whiplash include pain in the back, pins and needles or numbness in the arms and hands, muscular cramps and spasms, blurred eyesight and tinnitus (ringing in the ears.) Doctors often give painkillers to people suffering from whiplash and in extreme cases a course of physiotherapy may be needed.
The above symptoms should only last for a short period of time, if you are still suffering from blurred vision, dizziness and headaches after several days have gone by you should return to your doctor.
In some rare cases whiplash can even result in poor concentration, irritability and memory loss problems. These are all rare symptoms and should not last very long at all if they are felt. Most people with whiplash recover after a short period of time elapses
There are many routes for whiplash claims and compensation payments can help you recover any loss of earnings you have suffered.
