Caper Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Hi all, Anyone out there been through this before? Just wondering if any suggestions on how to get better sooner???? Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Anti-flamme, rest, rest and more rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 with a nick like that you should listen to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Rest is not usually recommended as it prolongs the time to recovery. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Whiplash/P ... tment.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 wrap end of whip in soft cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 if muscles are sore then i have found remedial massage to be the best. You need to get the right form of treatment, if bones are out of alignment a chiro is the answer, pulled muscles need massaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 if bones are out of alignment a chiro is the answer, Ortho = straight paedics = to do with children Orthopaedics is the medical specialty to do with realigning bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Ortho = straight paedics = to do with children Orthopaedics is the medical specialty to do with realigning bones. yes, well aware of that as i spent 3 months in the orthopaedic ward in whangarei hospital. wouldn't a chiropractor be the better option for a back or neck that may need re-aligning? Chiropractic care is primarily aimed at the detection and correction of abnormal spinal movement and position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 wouldn't a chiropractor be the better option for a back or neck that may need re-aligning? Chiropractic is not evidence based treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 semantics = A range of ideas, from the popular to the highly technical. It is often used in ordinary language to denote a problem of understanding that comes down to word selection or connotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuri_08 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I suggest being quite careful/gentle if you get massage; sometimes it can make it worse and especially gotta watch out not to damage the tiny blood vessels (which, in worst case scenario, can lead to stroke). I've not had whiplash myself but hearing other's stories is enough. And, follow the advice of your physiotherapist (rather than chiropractor because it is likely a tissue problem, not a bone alignment problem); I think they would know best :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 i think it's the best option in this case if the spine needs re-aligning as a ortho surgeon is unlikely to realign you. With my experience of broken bones, sore backs and pulled muscles for a neck injury like that i would first go to a chiro to try to ensure the bones are aligned then get the area massaged to sort out the muscles. But that is just what i would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Smidey is on to it. A good massage is the way to go for muscular pain. Could use some arnica cream or deepheat to help relieve stiffness as well. Gets the blood flowing and something you can do with out going to physio for ultrasound etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 And, follow the advice of your physiotherapist (rather than chiropractor because it is likely a tissue problem, not a bone alignment problem); I think they would know best :-) my honest opinion from being a patient of them is that both a chiro and physio's are a waste of time in most cases. I have had by far the best and almost instant results from a massage therapist. I started getting massages for injuries only 5 or so years ago after it was recommended to me and i really wish i had of many years ago. I pulled some muscles in my back and went to a chiro who said he would sort it, failed and after a couple of weeks i gave up on him. Then onto a physio for hamstring strecthes, heat packs etc for three weeks and no real improvement and was still walking around like i was 90 years old. That's when i was recommended the massage so i gave it a go and i felt great straight after the treatment, still tender but nearly right. A matter of two or three days later i was back to normal but i wasted 5 weeks with the chiro and physio unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I've had a lot of success with the chiropractor so I am on the side of recommending them. They can be extremely gentle. The key to ongoing spinal health is to keep moving, drinking your 8 glasses of water a day, and to be nice to yourself and not to get in any more car accidents. But seriously, the more you can move about when your spine is healing, the better. Gentle swimming, floor exercises that are not too strenuous are all good things to do. A gentle massage would be good but I believe that the muscles can only get as good as the bones they are attached to. If the bones are out of alignment then a massage will rarely be a long term fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 I found it gets worse after about a week. Recommend antiflamme as mentioned and arnica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks all I'm presently going to physio as per directed by the insurance company. The heat feels good while on and I am moving better; however still having lots of pain This by far is the most frustrating thing I've experienced (even tops my divorce :facepalm: ). Between the pain and the insurance company, I've just about lost what little mind I had. Thanks again, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Between the pain and the insurance company, I've just about lost what little mind I had. Buy some more fish, that's sure to grow back your brain cells :slfg: :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxxnz Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I like that Smilies!! 1+1=2" dont you dear give me that looked" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 should be added to our smiley list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletmonuka Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 have you looked into the bowen tecnique? worked for my muscles in my back. really weird when you've never had it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuri_08 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 have you looked into the bowen tecnique? worked for my muscles in my back. really weird when you've never had it before Hello, I just noticed this post; the bowen technique is very bad for necks so I would not recommend that one. Sorry Scarletmonka, I hope not to offend you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 dont you dear give me that looked" You mean, "Don't you dare give me that look." :an!gry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarletmonuka Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Hello, I just noticed this post; the bowen technique is very bad for necks so I would not recommend that one. Sorry Scarletmonka, I hope not to offend you. No not offended.. didn't know that at all. so i guess ignore my susgestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Chiropractic is not evidence based treatment. :thup: I wish more people knew this! I am sick of people recommending a chiropractor for my shoulder pain. I am NOT going to spend my money on something that is more based on snake oil than science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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