Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a forceful and quick back-and-forth movement of the neck. This rapid motion can injure the bones in the spine, the disks between the bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and other tissues in the neck. It is commonly caused by rear-end auto car accidents but you can also get them through sports accidents and other forms of trauma such as a large fall or physical abuse/assault such as getting punched or shaken. With the proper treatment, most people will get better within a few weeks. However, it is important to get it checked out as some people have chronic neck pain and other complications.

What are some symptoms of whiplash?

Some of the common symptoms include:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Lower back pain
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Worsening of pain with neck movement
• Tingling or numbness in the arms
• Dizziness
• Loss of range of motion in the neck
• Blurred vision
  
• Sleep disturbances
  
• Concentration or memory problems