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Whiplash Injuries : Risk Factors

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  • Contact sports
  • Vehicle Accident

Risk Factors Articles

Whiplash
Osteoarthritis of the spine increases the risk of whiplash injury. So do poor driving habits, driving in bad weather, or driving when tired, tense, or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Risk Factors Articles

Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis refers to common age-related changes in the area of the spine at the back of the neck. With age, the vertebrae (the component bones of the spine) gradually form bone spurs, and their shock-absorbing disks slowly shrink. These changes can alter the alignment and stability of the spine. They may go unnoticed, or they may produce problems related to pressure on the spine and associated nerves and blood vessels. This pressure can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in various areas of the body. In severe cases, walking and other activities may be compromised.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cervical spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is a disorder caused by abnormal wear on the cartilage and bones of the neck (cervical vertebrae. The tissue wears away (degeneration) and mineral deposits form in the cushions between the vertebrae (cervical disks.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 5, 2008
Cervical Spine Problems
Your neck needs to be strong to hold up your head, which may weigh 10 pounds or more.
Source:StayWell
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