A whiplash injury is usually caused by the sudden backward (extension) and forward (flexion) motion of the neck. A whiplash can result in minor injury, or it may be severe and include damage to the ligaments, intervertebral joints, nerve roots, and cervical muscles. Rear-ended automobile accidents are the most common cause of whiplash injuries, but sporting activities may also be included on the list.

Whiplash occurs when the neck is forced to flex forward and back until the anterior longitudinal ligament or the facet joints stop the motion. This action often causes damage to the facet joints that are on the back of each vertebra. These joints can become compressed and, as a result, begin to swell. The swelling in the facet joints may refer pain to the back of the head.

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Other damage that can occur in a whiplash injury includes damage to the anterior longitudinal ligament. The ligament may become torn or overstretched, leading to possible disc herniation. Diagnostic testing such as an MRI, CT scan, and x-rays may be necessary to determine the extent of your whiplash injury and the appropriate intervention.

Conservative treatment for whiplash injuries usually focuses on supporting the neck during the initial phase in order for the stressed muscles and ligaments to heal. Our personal therapeutic ultrsound device, a form of ultrasound therapy, may be used to aid in the healing process. Pain management is crucial to facilitating the return of normal neck flexibility as soon as possible and reducing muscle atrophy.

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If you suffer from pain after certain activities or movements use ultrasound therapy when you complete the activity and then rest. Limit the application of ultrasound to a couple of treatments per day (the manual will recommend treatment frequency depending upon the injury). In between ultrasound treatments, maximize your pain relief and injury recovery by using the Thermotex Personal Therapy System. Proven Performance, Proven Relief - only found at MendMeShop.com. If you have been given a treatment plan by your health professional, make sure you adhere to it to ensure pain free living. In general, people who are committed to their therapies and exercises will have the best medical outcomes.