Whiplash treatment in Portland, OR
Auto accidents in Portland, OR are the most common cause of trauma to bones, muscles, and joints. Car accidents can lead to whiplash injuries. Whiplash injury is a neck injury that occurs during an auto accident when a person’s head is suddenly jerked backward and forward with great force. This causes the soft tissues of the neck to extend beyond their normal range of motion. This type of injury is usually not life-threatening but can cause long-term pain, discomfort, and partial disability.
If you have pain, stiffness, or other injury symptoms following a car wreck, call (503) 298-6866 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
Symptoms of whiplash/ auto accidents injury
It is not uncommon for the symptoms of whiplash injury to have a delayed onset after an auto accident. Someone with a whiplash injury experiences the following symptoms:
- Neck pain, stiffness
- Increased pain during movement of the neck
- Restricted motion
- Headaches originate from the base of the skull
- Mild to moderate pain in the shoulder, upper back, or arms
- Numbness in the arms
Other symptoms Although less frequent include
Some uncommon symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Back pain
- Weakness in forearms
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Sleep disturbances
- Irritability, Difficulty concentrating, Memory problems
- Anxiety and Depression
- Difficulty in sleeping
Causes of auto accidents injury / whiplash
Whiplash injuries are most commonly seen in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Since the seat pushes the person’s body forwards, the head and neck snap backward and then forward suddenly. This causes a strain/sprain on the cervical spine soft tissues.
Some other causes behind whiplash injury can be:
- Physical abuse or assault. When someone is punched or shaken forcibly, it is observed in shaken baby syndrome too
- Contact sports. When football and other sports-related collisions occur, it may result in whiplash injury
Whiplash affects as many as three million Americans yearly. Most whiplash results from automobile accidents, but falls, sports injuries, and physical altercations can also be to blame.
Long-Term Problems Due To Untreated Auto Accidents Injury
Even though whiplash injury subsides by itself, there may be some long-term effects.
- Severe neck pain
- Restricted range of motion
- Pain that spreads to the arms
The following risk factors have been linked to a worse outcome in Whiplash injuries.
- Previous history of whiplash
- Older age
- Pre-existing low back or neck pain
- A high-speed collision or injury (example-in road traffic accidents)
You should seek immediate medical attention if the numbness and weakness spread to your arms and shoulders, and you feel pain while moving your head.
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