Input on Whiplash

well her neck probably feels weak and sore, so probably helping her out with cooking would be a good thing.

I would think that anything you can do to help would be wonderful. I haven't had to help anyone with whiplash but just thinking of how much I use my neck to turn etc it would be very limiting. Good Luck! and hope mom is better soon!

I had bad whiplash a few years ago, I was eating ibuprofen like candy. Physical therapy was the only thing that really helped. THe PT guy had this neck stretcher like machine, which he add weights on. This really seemed to help.

Sorry to hear about your mom's injury. I know what whiplash is like. I was injured over 35 years ago in an accident, and I still have a lot of problems. One of the most important things with whiplash is to have proper support for the cervical vertebrae. A cervical pillow will be a big help while sleeping (you can find them at linens and things, or bed bath and beyond), and also, your mom should sleep either on her back or side; never on her stomach because that could really exacerbate the condition. Initially, ice packs on the affected area can help decrease swelling and inflammation. After a couple days, a heat pack might help relieve pain more. When I worked for the chiropractor, he used to have me do ultrasound on people with whiplash, and also muscle stimulation, something similar to a tens unit. The ultra sound actually helps damaged muscle tissue to heal , and muscle stimulation will work the muscles to the point where they can relax, and so avoid spasms. A pain reliever like aspirin will also help for the pain and inflammation. Well, that's all I can think of right now, so good luck, and I hope your mom will be better soon.

Definitely make sure she has a supportive collar and nothing happens to it. Make sure she has a pillow suitable for the neck to rest on. Heatpacks can also help ease the pain of the muscle spasms involved in whiplash. As always, if I come up with anything else I'll post it here. Give your mother my regards and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Oh Ambie, Im really happy to hear that she only sustained whiplash, but at the same time sorry to hear that! I read over the current comments and I cant think of anything else, they all stole my suggestions. hehe The tens unit that Karen was talking about will definately help her. My chiropractor gave me one a couple of years ago and it helps not only my back but any sore muscle that I have. I also use it for my corpral tunnel. I do advise that you dont use it for more than 15 mins a day. It will also cause more soreness. I guess that is if you can get your hands on one, they are not cheap to purchase. You can however purchase some Bio-Freeze, which is a deep muscle rub that is both hot and cold feeling that should relieve a lot of her pain....well I did think of something no one mentioned after all! But she definately needs to see a chiropractor and soon! I wish her the best, and hope she recovers soon. Keep us posted on how she is doing.

gud rest,calm her down and make her smile

Hmmm, my husband also had whiplash after a car accident. I don't have any definite answers to this. I remember me rubbing dencorub on it frequently. Also one of those heating pads is quite good. Plus, there are these little eletrical pads, that one sticks on the back, & a little electrical charge is generated , which can be quite helpful with pain. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

I am very sorry to hear about your mom. She will be in my prayers. If she has a hard time moving around, doing everything would be great! Cooking, cleaning, are a big start. For pain, 550 mg. of Anaprox does wonders...for really major pain.