This was the second major crash in which Hughes, who was one of the richest men in the world, dodged death. Three years earlier his Sikorsky S-43 amphibian plane plummeted into a lake, killing two others on board.
Causes of neck pain include: 1  Abnormalities in the bone or joints. 2  Trauma. 3  Poor posture. 4  Degenerative diseases. 5  Tumors. 6  Muscle strain.
Painkillers and anti-inflammatories. Analgesics (painkillers) can be used to help relieve the pain of a whiplash injury. Paracetamol is recommended to treat mild neck pain. You should use it regularly rather than only when the pain is most severe.If your neck pain is severe, your GP will be able to prescribe a stronger painkiller, such as codeine.eck movement. If you have whiplash, it's important to keep your neck mobile by doing some gentle neck exercises. Your neck may be painful, but keeping it mobile from an early stage will improve its movement and speed up your recovery.