Whiplash

Cervical Strain and Sprain With Rehab Cervical strain and sprain are injuries that affect the bones in the neck (cervical spine) and the soft tissues in the neck. A strain is when muscles or tissues (tendons) that connect muscles to bones stretch or tear. A sprain is when the tissues (ligaments) that connect bones stretch or tear. Cervical strains and sprains usually happen because of "whiplash" injuries. Whiplash is when the neck is forcefully whipped backward or forward. This condition can range from mild to severe. Severe injuries can damage the spinal cord and affect the nerves. Generally, recovery is possible in 1 week to 3 months. CAUSES This condition is commonly caused by a whiplash injury. Whiplash injuries often happen because of motor vehicle accidents or contact sports. It may also…

The study conducted by Benson et al., (1992) focused on patients after their whiplash injury and whether their symptoms were aggravated or alleviated over time. The authors hypothesized that they would be successful in finding a connection between cerebral dysfunction and the symptoms of whiplash trauma. Twenty-six patients were accommodated in the study for a span of seven months, specifically from November 1988 to June 1989. Within the case, there were eighteen females between the ages of…

How to File Successful Whiplash Claims Whiplash is a term that most people have heard from time to time. It is a term that is often associated with an accident where vehicles are involved. Though many have heard the term, they may not be aware of what whiplash actually is. Whiplash is an injury that is caused when an individual’s head or neck is jerked quickly in a forward or backward motion. This jerking motion can result in a stretched or torn muscle or tendon in the neck. The result is damage…

Moviegoers and film industry professionals as one of the greatest awards to receive praise the Academy Awards. Every year the Academy has to make a hard decision and choose the best of the best of that year. One of the most sought after awards is Best Picture. In 2014 the movie Birdman won, but should it have? One of the films that was also in the Best Picture category was Whiplash. This paper will compare and contrast the two films and look at why Birdman won and Whiplash did not. First lets…

Whiplash: A Path of Self-Destruction Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle, perfectly entails the journey of one’s self-destructive path to greatness. Set in a modern day music school, Andrew Niemen, an ambitious jazz drummer wanting to become “One of the greats” is met with an opportunity to join studio band with a well-known teacher Fletcher. A psychological mind warfare ensues between the two with Fletcher pushing Andrew to his limits ultimately setting him on his path of self-destruction.…

Automobile Accident Whiplash injury can occur due to the sudden acceleration and deceleration forces acting on the neck (cervical vertebras) bringing about temporary or permanent harm to the ligaments. There are numerous ligaments present in the cervical region. The craniovertebral ligaments are most susceptible against high speed acceleration and deceleration during the head injury. Instabilities of the alar ligaments ought to be suspected when there is rotational instability between the…

Chiropractors and Car accidents: Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if I have whiplash injury? Whiplash is easily one of the most common auto accident injuries. This painful injury can occur at speeds under 10 mph. Whiplash occurs when the impact of an accident forces your neck backwards or forwards quickly. Although many people just brush off such an injury, serious damage can occur. The whipping action jerks the cervical spine out of alignment, which can cause immense pain after a…

From the beginning of the movie where Fletcher watches Andrew in practice and invites him to join his jazz band to the end where Andrew plays one of the best solos of Whiplash, the film is focused mainly on the confrontation between a driven student and a demanding perfectionist instructor, who both share the same dream but have different ways of achieving it. Terence Fletcher doesn’t hesitate to use his own technique of racial, religious, and gay slurs, throwing chairs, and playing degrading…

As I watched Whiplash, by Damien Chazelle, and saw the crazed director address his band, I saw my own music director. However, I am not referring to the man’s violent actions, but his passion for jazz. My music director grew up in Romania and lived a harsh life preceding his escape to the United States. He was deprived of many opportunities and forced to accept communist beliefs. He is, by far, the most passionate man I know. Although his love for music can be quite extreme, it spreads over to…

What should I do when If I suffer a Whiplash Injury? One of the most dangerous injuries occurred during the accident is whiplash injury. these accidents are common in the neck of a sudden bending back and forth and it casues severe health outcomes. Tissue damage in neck - whiplash in any direction unexpected shocks caused by unnatural head and neck trauma refers to different. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms after a crash tested, you make an accident claim for whiplash…