{"id":63574,"date":"2023-08-31T19:04:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=63574"},"modified":"2023-08-31T19:04:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:04:12","slug":"car-headrests-why-they-are-very-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/car-headrests-why-they-are-very-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Headrests & Why They Are Very Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By sitting in any car<\/a> nowadays you\u2019ll probably end up resting your head on the headrest by default. But what headrests for? Do they provide some type of safety feature, or are they there merely to make your head and neck more comfortable on longer drives?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headrests actually play more of a pivotal role than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Headrests Necessary in a Car Seat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Range Rover SV ‘Lansdowne Edition’ front seat headrest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Before the 1960s, headrests were optional in cars and were mainly reserved for luxury cars as comfort features. But in 1969, headrests became a standard safety feature as they were proven to prevent injuries by five to 10 per cent. So technically, yes, you do need headrests in any car as they now come standard, but they can also prevent a lot of injuries as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Injuries Do Car Seat Headrests Prevent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main purpose of a headrest is to prevent whiplash for all of the occupants. After all, there\u2019s a reason that there are headrests at every seating position in a car and, best of all, they are adjustable to cater to almost everyone\u2019s height requirements. Whiplash can occur when a person\u2019s head snaps, or whips, back unexpectedly and suddenly during a car collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whiplash can lead to sudden effects like neck stiffness, decreased range of movement in a person\u2019s neck, and even soft-tissue injuries. Other symptoms include difficulty swallowing, headaches, dizziness, and memory loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering headrests can play an important role in preventing whiplash injuries, we can see why they are an important part of a car\u2019s interior and seat configuration and also why they are referred to as \u201chead restraints.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Position of Car Seat Headrest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to gain the best protection from a whiplash injury, the position of your headrest is important. A poorly positioned headrest can actually lead to more serious injuries, so here are a couple of tips to set up your headrest properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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