Car Accidents Can Cause Whiplash.pptx

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Car Accidents Can Cause Whiplash
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Whiplash is a serious injury to the neck often
experienced during rear end car accidents.
Whiplash could also occur from side impacts and
front collisions, too.
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Under normal driving conditions, the neck and
body are moving in relative motion similar to the
vehicle.
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When the car is struck from behind, this impact
alters the forces of motion. Initially, the body
is pushed forward, while the neck and head are
forced backwards, against the head rest.
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After the initial impact the body returns
backwards into the seat, while the head and neck
are projected forwards. All of this movement
occurs relatively fast, resulting in an unnatural
movement of the neck,
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head, and body, resulting in an overstretching of
the soft tissues, muscles, and connective tissues
within the neck, shoulders, and head.
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Even in cases where the accident was minor and
your vehicle may not have been damaged, the soft
tissues in your neck could still have been
injured.
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In many cases, the majority of people involved in
accidents report no signs or symptoms of injuries
immediately following the accident.
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It is not uncommon for these to remain hidden,
thanks to increased adrenaline levels within the
body for up to 48 hours after the accident.
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It is within this 48 hour period, you can start
to notice swelling, bruising, soreness, pain, and
discomfort.
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However, there have been documented cases where
individuals have not noticed any signs or
symptoms of whiplash or injury following a car
accident by as much as two weeks!
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If you notice any of the following symptoms,
after being involved in a car accident, it could
indicate you have whiplash.
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• A general sense of tiredness.
• 2. A lack of energy (fatigue).
• 3. Headaches which can range from minor to severe.

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4. Problems focusing or concentrating on
tasks. 5. Issues with your vision, where it
takes longer to focus, images seem fuzzy, or you
are seeing spots.
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6. A tingling or numbness in your limbs, like
when they go to sleep and wake up. 7.
Stiffness, soreness, tenderness, pain, or aches
in the back, shoulders, or neck.
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8. Dizzy spells or light-headedness that range in
duration and could be minor to severe. 9.
Unexplained fainting spells.
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If you notice any of the above or other
discomforts, it is important to seek a medical
evaluation from our North York physiotherapy
clinic.
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The sooner you have injuries assessed, the
better, as it will help reduce the risks of
long-term damages.
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It is never in your best interests to take a
wait and see approach after a car accident,
hoping you will feel better or the pain will
simply go away on its own.
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Taking this approach often leads to more
suffering and discomfort, decreased activity
levels, and problems affecting your day-to-day
routines.
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Whether you notice symptoms right away or a few
days later, do not ignore them and call us, here
at PC Rehabilitation Services to schedule an
appointment by phoning 416-652-6223
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