Whiplash Blog
Whiplash and Brain Injury – What’s the Connection?
Whiplash and Brain Injury Researchers conducted tests on a series of MRIs from 1200 patients who suffered from whiplash (600), and a series of patients who didn't suffer from this condition (600). It was done to determine a relationship between whiplash and brain...
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What happens in whiplash?
A whiplash is an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden backward or forward or sideways jerking of the head often due to an accident. It could be a car accident, a brawl in a bar room or a trip or a slip and fall. But what exactly happens when such an injury...
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Seek Treatment for Whiplash Soon as Possible
Treatment for Whiplash You really should get treatment for whiplash as soon as possible. Even if you have been in an accident and feel fine, chances are you will still have incurred some kind of whiplash injury. However, whiplash or all disorders that are linked to...
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How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 3)
How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 3) Previously, we discussed the topic of whiplash prevention which included the importance of a properly positioned head restraint, airbags, seat belts, and anti-lock braking systems. This month, we will conclude this important...
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How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 2)
How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 2) Last month, we covered the importance of your car seat’s head restraint for preventing whiplash. This month, let’s discuss additional measures one can take…AIRBAGS: In addition to a correctly positioned head restraint, having a...
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How to Prevent Whiplash!
How to Prevent Whiplash! When we hear the term “whiplash,” we usually envision a rear-end motor vehicle collision that results in the head being thrown to and fro, in a “crack-the-whip” manner resulting in a neck injury. What we DON’T usually think about is “how to...
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Whiplash – “Will This Ever Get Better?”
Whiplash – “Will This Ever Get Better?” Whiplash (or WAD – whiplash associated disorders) can be defined by a sudden movement of the head and neck beyond its normal range of motion resulting in pain and stiffness and less often, numbness and tingling in the arms and...
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Is Whiplash the Cause of My Dizziness?
Is Whiplash the Cause of My Dizziness? Whiplash, or better termed “Whiplash Associated Disorders” (WAD), is a condition that carries multiple signs and symptoms ranging from neck pain and stiffness to headache, confusion, ringing in the ears, and more. But can WAD...
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Whiplash and Brain Injury – What’s the Connection?
Whiplash and Brain Injury Researchers conducted tests on a series of MRIs from 1200 patients who suffered from whiplash (600), and a series of patients who didn't suffer from this condition (600). It was done to determine a relationship between whiplash and brain...
read more
What happens in whiplash?
A whiplash is an injury to the neck that is caused by a sudden backward or forward or sideways jerking of the head often due to an accident. It could be a car accident, a brawl in a bar room or a trip or a slip and fall. But what exactly happens when such an injury...
read more
Seek Treatment for Whiplash Soon as Possible
Treatment for Whiplash You really should get treatment for whiplash as soon as possible. Even if you have been in an accident and feel fine, chances are you will still have incurred some kind of whiplash injury. However, whiplash or all disorders that are linked to...
read more
How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 3)
How to Prevent Whiplash! (Part 3) Previously, we discussed the topic of whiplash prevention which included the importance of a properly positioned head restraint, airbags, seat belts, and anti-lock braking systems. This month, we will conclude this important...
read more