What is Whiplash syndrome?
Whiplas's syndrome is a chronic form of injury of the whisk, which is a strain of the neck that may occur after a non -fatal automatic accident. Whiplash mechanisms include hyperflexi, hyperextension and various cervical or neck or neck injuries. Although it is usually associated with vehicle collisions, Whiplash syndrome may also be due to falls, horse injuries, bike accidents and other sports accidents. Most people who have Whiplash are fully recovering, but several experiences with Whiplass syndrome, which are characterized by continuing sore neck, back pain, abnormal feelings in the arms and headaches. Damage to structures such as intervertebral discs, vertebral ligaments, vertebrae, facial joints and joint capsules may be minimal or extensing. When muscle tears occur, muscle cramps immediately follow. Together with swelling or swelling, muscle cramps prevent further neck damage by serving as a natural spint and facilitate the healing process of damaged tissues of connective tissue.Some people complain about these symptoms right after a traumatic event, but others experience these problems a few days after the injury. The affection areas are usually limited to the neck and in the middle of the back.
Quebec Task Force (QTF) has developed a classification system for whipping disorders. Grade 0 means that there is no neck pain, stiffness or other physical features. If there is a complaint about pain, stiffness or tenderness of the neck, but the examination mediation observes no physical symptoms, then grade 1. Grade 2 means that besides the symptoms of the neck examining the physician records the point of tenderness in the cervical area along with reduced range of movement; Symptoms of Grade 2 are accompanied by neurological symptoms such as weakness, sensory deficits and reduced deep reflexes of the tendon, classified as grade 3. Finally class 4 means that besides complaints on the neck, the spine is broken or dislocated or the spinal cord is damaged.
Failure disorders falling within grades of 1 to 3 can be treated by handling, mobilization and exercises that restore the range of movement. Lighteners of pain, such as non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs, can be used for three weeks. A cervical collar may also be recommended. These measures are important in preventing transformation of whipping damage to Whiplash syndrome.
When a whip syndrome occurs, the affected person suffers from frequent headaches, a reduced range of neck, back pain, sleep disorders, fatigue and reduced libido. This syndrome is difficult to treat and can only be controlled by rehabilitation aimed at returning the function. However, rehabilitation may not be able to completely alleviate the long -term discomfort of the Whiplash syndrome.