The treatments for whiplash depends on a lot of factors such as the type of injury, the health history of the patient and the duration of the injury. It is important to start the treatment for whiplash as soon as you observe any of the whiplash injury symptoms. Treatment through doctor consultation is a must.
The most immediate course of action could most likely be the neck message, the ice or heat therapy, immobilization of the neck( only for the first day or so), consumption of pain killers in case there is a lot of pain. After 1-2 days it is advised to do the mobilization of the neck and other neck exercises. Narcotic pain relievers and anti inflammatory drugs can also consumed for relief from pain.
In most of the cases the injuries would be healed or at least reduced to a considerable extent within 6-7weeks. But the problem is about the remaining 5-6% of the total whiplash injury cases whose total treatment would probably be more than the total for minor injury cases.
These chronic whiplash cases may require surgeries and the type of surgery would depend on the type of injury sustained. These surgeries would definitely be very costly so you will have to decide properly the best course of action. Claiming the whiplash payout would definitely decrease the financial by a large extent, but it is almost certain that you would need the help of anyone else to do the claim since claiming an insurance would definitely be difficult with the bad physical condition the patient is in.
It is often found that patients with chronic whiplash move into depression due to prolonged illness and pain. Claiming for the whiplash payout without anyone’s help( family or friends) would add the mental pressure and could worsen the situation. At these times practicing yoga and meditation through proper guidance could definitely help you out.