Whiplash

[Erick28]

Are there lymph nodes around the occipitals? :? My A&P book doesn't show any there, just farther forward, down the side of the neck. Maybe the swelling is a trigger point in a suboccipital muscle?

Has she iced the area?

Sorry I'm not too helpful - just thinking aloud with you.

 

[>Moony<]

There are lymph nodes in the occipital region -- they're even called the "occipital nodes." This website has a good diagram: Link: Diagram of Occipital Nodes. Lymph nodes & vessels actually cover the entire body.

My recommendation, Kindredspirits, is to have this person seek out a Lymph Drainage Therapist. Injuries often cause disruption in the lymphatic system -- not so much permanent damage as a shift in the pathways that can cause swelling, pain, numbness, etc. An LDT specialist can usually correct such abnormalities, restoring the lymph system to normal function. Sharon, you might refer your client to an LDT specialist as well. Even when there isn't swelling, lymphatic therapy can really speed up the healing process. Kindredspirits, don't worry about convincing the doctor. Doctors aren't trained in treating this problem anyway. She needs to see a Lymphatic Specialist. Here's a link to the "Find a Practitioner" section of Upledger's website:
http://www.iahp.com/pages/search/index.php

Select location on the left, and in the box on the right, highlight "Lymph Drainage Therapy". You don't need someone who's reached the certification level, but you do need someone who has completed level two of the training. (Level 2 is where they teach assessment & correction of abnormal pathways.)

I hope that helps.

 

[idol24fan4life]

Thank you both for your repsonses! I will ask about icing...I don't think it was mentioned.

Blisss: do I have your permisson to pass along your links and info, in the form of a post on another non-bodywork board?

 

[A Girl]

Blisss: do I have your permisson to pass along your links and info, in the form of a post on another non-bodywork board?

Of Course. Always feel free to pass along any information I share. I wish you friend fast healing! t049

 

[Farsea D]

Thanks, Blisss. I wonder why my A & P book doesn't mention those. And I wonder what else it leaves out? :shock: yikes!