Freefall Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I rode Oblivion this weekend and got stuck on the back row of the ride giving me a poor view of the dont look down hole so i pushed my head foward trying to see down but nope you cant see anything, then the train droped the 180ft into the hole with me still looked foward and then to the side abit , then it got to the bottom and went back from vertical to flat and all that G force pushed my head into my neck at the funny angle giving me a sort of whip lash / extreme neck pain. the rest of the ride was horible and the brake run was a huge amount of pain. after the ride i had to go to the medic for help and he could only put some deep heat spray on it that did not do anything, later i noticed that unlike other rides oblivion had no warning signs telling you to keep your head back and so I told the staff at help desk that they should get one as it spoiled my trip and left me having to get a hotel as i could not drive home with my bad neck. Now its 2 days later and my necks still in agorny and i cant move it at all, so as a warning to anyone else dont look down! also does anyone know how to solve neck pains or get compensation for lost earnings as I'm having to take time off work and there were no ride at own risk signs, thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 maybe you should call them to find out about compensations? theyll probably give you SOMETHING as the current UK amusement park industry is in no condition to face a lawsuit. as for the pain, maybe try putting on some aloe vera gel, or taking pain releivers? just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I am sure there were warning signs telling you to keep your head back. Every single roller coaster that I've been on (with headrests) tells you to keep your head back. Almost every single theme park in the world has a "ride at own risk" policy either by the state, country, or park itself. Perhaps looking into this policy for the UK could assist you. The problem seems relatively minor-- like a neck pain after sleeping wrong. Tylenol or Motrin should be able to solve the problem, and try to move your neck as best as possible, as it is probably a muscle that is messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 theres alot of signs at crappy parks in the uk saying ride at own risk but I've never seen one at a 2 swords park, also there were no warning signs in the station or on the train, even the dont look down sign had somthing in the way of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 This'll sound a bit unsympathetic, but you really should know not to try and force your body into awkward positions when riding a coaster to get a better view. Parks already provide adequate safety instructions to riders and keeping your head back against the restraint should be common sense on rides with high g-forces. With or without a 'ride at your own risk' sign, you already know that you are riding at your own risk when you choose to go on anything. If the park had displayed a sign telling you to keep your head back, would you honestly have obeyed this or would you have still wanted to crane your neck round to get a better view of the drop? In my view the park isn't to blame and I hope you just accept that it was a simple mistake and move on; you'd only be wasting your's and other people's time and money by trying to chase compensation. In any case, surely you're getting sick pay for the time you're off work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster05 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 ^I agree. You should not need a sign to know how to ride safely. I don't use soap in my eyes, even though there is no warning in the park's restroom. A headrest is for your head, by stating that you know it's a headrest you are acknowledging you have the background knowledge to have solved this problem before it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreyml Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 u sue or complain, we get coasters w/ less forces = boring sorry bout your neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefall Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Intresting reading from http://www.saferparks.org Muscle Response to G-force According to Dr. Richard Brown, a neurophysiologist who evaluates human response to machine-induced accelerations for the amusement ride industry, it takes about 200 milliseconds for the body to react to accelerations. At that point, the muscles will tense to counteract the force. If the acceleration is reversed too quickly, the body's resistance actually magnifies the effect of acceleration. A poorly designed ride can increase the likelihood of injury. For example, imagine that a ride is exerting a 2g acceleration, pressing your head forward. Your neck muscles will react to that pressure by creating an equal force pressing the head backward. Now imagine that the forces of the ride reverse direction, so that they are exerting a 2g acceleration pressing your head backward. Your neck muscles and the ride are suddenly working in the same direction. Instead of equilibrium, you've got a 4-g force slamming your head back. It will take 200 milliseconds for your body to turn off those muscles. Machines can be built with far quicker reaction time than humans. Some percentage of the 300 million humans who visit amusement parks every year will have a slower muscle response than 200 msec. I'm not a neurophysiologist, but I'd recommend that older people beware of cutting edge rides that might assume a muscle reaction time faster than their aging bodies can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I would see a chiropractor and take Ibuprofen for pain and inflamtion. Start with slow streching exercises. Since you're a couple of days past the injury ice will do you no good but heat will start to loosen up those muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krouvi Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I hope it's not too late but you should go to E.R. and tell your story. They should check it just like they check neck after any accident. This pain may last for few weeks and you should see a doctor. You may get money or even sue the park but the big question is how long has been since your "fun day" and the time you reach the hospital. The park can always claim that 2 days after being in the park is a long perios during which you can get this injury from something else. Anyway go to ER. In the worst case you will get some painkillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchup Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 maybe you should call them to find out about compensations? theyll probably give you SOMETHING as the current UK amusement park industry is in no condition to face a lawsuit. Er Tussauds are owned by Dubai Investment Capital, hardly a poor company, and I don't really see how the UK park industry is in a bad state, one park has closed recently and thats only because of Amanda Thompsons awful management, Southport was on the up a few years ago, now when Amanda Thompson takes over it fails. Apart from Tussuads, there are currently Flamingoland, Oakwood Drayton Manor and BPP who aren't doing badly financially. Infact the only major park I can think of which is failing badly is Lightwater Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 So you're saying because there weren't any signs saying keep your head back... You didn't? Common sense takes another blow to the head it seems. And you did aswell! Haharr I made a funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 What's next "Hot Content" warning labels on coffee cups. Wanring label on people that if you in-breed you will end up with stupid children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster05 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Larry i believe the inbread label is too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm sorry, but TPR cannot be held responsible for any action you take due to injuries you might have while at a park. Do what you feel is necessary, but I'm not sure it's totally appropriate to come here and ask for advice in a matter like this. I know for a fact there are warning signs all over that ride, in fact, I might have few photos here somewhere....anway.... --Robb "Thread closed." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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