Whiplash Treatment
Whiplash is a type of spinal cord injury that is best described as a “neck sprain,” where your spinal cord becomes tender and sore.  The neck area can also become swollen and uncomfortable, so whiplash treatment will be required to reduce your discomfort.  A whiplash injury may appear minor at first, but the pain may be masking more serious injuries—such as a herniated disc—which might appear later.  So, what can you do?
Whiplash Treatment Options
Medical treatment for whiplash can be done at home, but our paralysis lawyers recommend that you get checked out by a doctor for whiplash treatment.  Your doctor most likely will recommend a treatment plan that includes a mixture of the following:
- Neck massage
- Neck rest
- Bed rest
- Ice therapy
- Heat therapy
- Oral pain relievers
- Immobilization of your neck with a neck or back collar
Whiplash is treatable and most of the commonly associated symptoms heal over time. If left untreated, however, that pain can become severe and begin to adversely affect your life.  If you are in this situation, you should consult with an experienced paralysis lawyer right away so that you can receive the maximum compensation for your whiplash.
Call Us Now To Speak With Our Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Our San Diego personal injury firm’s founder, Michael Pines, is a former insurance company lawyer, so he knows how the insurance companies work.  If you do not want insurance companies to take advantage of you, you should hire an experienced personal injury lawyer from our law firm.  You shouldn’t have to worry about fighting insurance companies or even recovering what you lost from a spinal cord injury.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a paralyzing accident and suffered whiplash, we urge you to contact our bilingual offices as soon as possible following the accident at 1-800-655-6585 or please click here for a free consultation with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney.