Occupational Physiotherapy FAQ: Road Traffic Injuries
The neck is the main area of concern following a road traffic injury, although other areas of the body may be affected.
A whiplash injury is usually one where the neck is thrown rapidly forward and back. This may cause injury to the soft tissues, the
small joints of the neck and spasm in the surrounding muscles.
Unfortunately there is no one specific injury and each incident may be different making general advice difficult. In the majority
of accidents there is no lasting damage, despite the adverts we see on TV. The latest evidence shows that it is better to remain as
active as possible, the days of using a collar and bed rest are over! If pain continues or gets worse, then it is best to seek advice
from a physiotherapist to ensure that the right exercises and advice can be given.
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