Accidents, 'Whiplash' and Falls

Traffic accidents frequently do not involve fractures or internal injuries, but can cause joint injury that leads to often severe levels of pain and disability. A characteristic onset in many of these cases is that there may be little pain at the time of the accident, but because of the injury that has been caused, the pain will gradually appear anything from hours to months later.

These types of forces to the body often over extend joints of the periphery or spine, beyond their normal position, causing injury to the soft tissues that hold these joints together. Alternatively the surfaces of joints can be forced into each other causing damage to the smooth surfaces and membranes of the joint. Also old injuries and weaknesses are often stirred up in these types of injuries, making them painful again.

Falls and trips (such as those on uneven pavements) cause a similar pattern of injury as for whiplash, but often with an element of a direct blow bruising or displacing part of the anatomy, all of which respond excellently to osteopathic treatment. This injury will usually not show on an X-ray, blood test or other hospital test, but is exactly the type of problem an osteopath can easily diagnose and treat successfully.

Similarly a consultants report for a claim can give an agent/solicitor little to work with on your behalf because the consultant can see no problem, an osteopaths report details all the injuries and future prospects and other details essential for a successful claim.

Jonathan Cove and associates are listed by the Osteopathic council as experienced in compiling medico-legal reports and is extensively used by specialist solicitors and insurance companies for expert inspection , reporting and witnessing in such cases, including by The Association of Victims of Medical Accidents for medical negligence cases. A specialist team of Doctors in medico-legal reporting consult from The Carlton Clinic referred to nationally in this field by insurance companies, medical professionals, and lawyers. A Carlton Clinic patient can be referred to a local solicitors practice who are specialists in this field, and receive a free consultations and advantageous other conditions.

Jonathan Cove has worked with a leading Formula 1 motor racing team in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of whiplash injuries, and has personal experience in amateur racing.

Most comprehensive car insurance's include a treatment facility (without blame attachment but to be used within a time period after the accident in question). Check your insurance for details. All health insurance's available at The Carlton Clinic.

Consultation: appointment by telephone 01293 784200