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On of the simplest ways to treat whiplash, it could be argued, is through the use of heat pads. This type of whiplash treatment might not heal more serious whiplash injuries, but should, at the very least, benefit any individual suffering from neck pain.
There are a range of different kinds of heating pads available without prescription from a doctor or GP.
Some pads are heated electrically. These are typically used for deep tissue treatments but the user must be careful not to let the pad overheat or leave it turned on unattended.
Other heat treatment pads use chemicals which release heat immediately after an exothermic reaction is activated. Some of these chemical pads are reusable and can be returned to their prior state, ready for re-use, by heating them in the microwave or in boiling water for a specified amount of time. Others are disposable and can only be used once after the barrier between the two chemicals used in the reaction has been broken.
Of course, perhaps the most recognisable type of heat pad is the humble hot water bottle. Hot water bottles, however, are not made specifically for use on the neck and as a result are not shaped in the best way for the job.
Individuals suffering neck pain, especially those who have reoccurring or constant neck muscle problems, may be better off investing in a product designed to fit comfortably at the back of the neck without difficulty.
The effectiveness of heat acting upon muscles is due to the blood vessels in the warmed area dilating (widening). Blood vessels dilate to try to release excess heat and cool the body down, but as a result of this natural reaction oxygen and nutrients are able to access the area more easily and these help heal the damaged muscles more quickly.
Furthermore, the act of placing a hot item onto the skin, even if the item is wrapped in something to avoid burning the patient, will decrease the pain signals to the brain from the injured area by increasing the stimulation to the skin. Put simply, the brain pays greater attention to what the skin sensors are feeling, rather than the message the damaged muscles are transmitting.
Thankfully there are many treatments available to alleviate the symptoms of whiplash after an accident, but if you sustained your personal injury in a non-fault incident you may still feel entitled to compensation.
YouClaim offer expert help and expert representation should you decide to contact one of our solicitors in regards to making a claim.
Whether you are receiving whiplash treatment for your neck injury or have already finished your treatment, as long as your accident occurred within the last three years, we could help you with your case.
Contact us on 0800 10 757 95 or request a ring back.
