Providing information about minor neck injuries is likely to be helpful to the huge amount of people each year reported to suffer from this injury. With the number of vehicles on the roads growing each year, this presentation is becoming more and more common.

A road traffic accident is a shocking and disturbing experience. Even minor whiplash injuries can be extremely painful and as a result it is human nature to think that some long-term damage has been done. However, permanent damage is often rare and in most circumstances, damage does not extend to the bones, discs or nerves. Many people only develop pain a few days after the accident which can be attributed to the trauma that the ligaments and muscles have been subjected to.

If you experience a violent accident that leaves you in intense pain, it is extremely important to report to Emergency to check for serious damage. This is particularly important if you have been unconscious, have experienced visual disturbances, pins and needles, numbness or weakness, or have had any difficulty walking. X-rays and MRI scans can detect any serious spinal injuries (although these are not always as helpful in minor whiplash cases).

Although the pain can subside after a few days, it is possible that neck and or upper back problems may arise at a later stage, in some cases two years after the incident.

Damage to the muscles and ligaments can be helped by Myosteopractic which has several techniques specifically suited for whiplash. Myosteo-practitioners have the knowledge and skill to assess your neck and will also consider how the rest of your body has coped with the recent trauma.