Whiplash Injuries Learning Center
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Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. |
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Symptoms
You may feel pain and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. Then you feel better...
Causes
In addition to car accidents, whiplash can be caused by roller coasters and other amusement park rides, sports injuri...
Tests
Whiplash is difficult to diagnose because x rays and other imaging studies do not always reveal changes in bone struc...
Treatments
Try over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen; For at least 2 to 3 weeks, avoid activ...
Risk Factors
Osteoarthritis of the spine increases the risk of whiplash injury. So do poor driving habits, driving in bad weather,...
Complications
With treatment, whiplash can usually be cured in one week to three months after injury occurs. If nerve roots are dam...
Prevention
Headrests in your car can reduce the severity of neck pain from a car accident. Make sure that the headrest is positi...
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