Whiplash West Midlands,Physiotherapy,Injury,Symptoms,
Whiplash- Associated Disorder (WAD) Commonly known as “Whiplash”
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Whiplash- Associated Disorder (WAD) Commonly known as “Whiplash”
Stage 4
The most damage is caused during the phase 4 of the whiplash phenomenon. The seat belt stops the bodies inside the car from moving while the heads are moving freely forward thus creating violent forward motion and causing strain to the muscles and ligaments of the neck. This also causes tears to fibres in the spinal discs and jolts vertebrae out of their usual position. The spinal cord and nerves may get overstretched and irritated. The brain may hit the inside of the skull causing brain injury. By not wearing a seat belt and hitting the inside of the car, windscreen or steering wheel there is a greater chance of suffering concussion or more severe brain injury.
Typical Symptoms Include;
- Pain and stiffness of the neck, extending up to the head and down to the shoulders
- Headache
- Numbness or tingling in the arms going down into the hands
- Low back pain
- Dizziness
- Mental problems, such as poor concentration, memory or mental performance
- Tiredness
- Ringing in the ears or tinnitus
- Blurred vision
“Whiplash”(WAD) Injury for further in depth information on “Whiplash”(WAD) treatment, symptoms, or neck pain please go to top left corner under “pain” or “conditions” and for Cold/low level laser treatment listed under “Treatments”
