Whiplash is a relatively common injury that occurs to a person’s neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force that causes unrestrained, rapid forward and backward movement of the head and neck, most commonly from motor vehicle accidents. The term “whiplash” was first used in 1928
Neck pain can have causes that aren’t due to underlying disease. Examples include prolonged straining (looking up or down), sleeping in an uncomfortable position, stress, or wearing heavy necklaces.
A neck injury that can occur when the head suddenly moves backward and then forward.
This type of injury can occur, for example, during rear-end automobile collisions.
Injuries range from mild to severe. The main symptom is pain in the neck and shoulders.
Treatment typically begins with over-the-counter pain relievers and ice. If the pain persists, treatment can include physical therapy and prescription medications. In rare cases, injections into the neck may help.
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Injuries range from mild to severe. The main symptom is pain in the neck and shoulders.
- Pain areas: in the neck, arm, back, muscles, or shoulder
- Whole body: dizziness or vertigo
- Also, common: difficulty focusing, headache, muscle spasms, nerve injury, sensation of pins and needles, sleep disorder, stiff neck, or tenderness
- Treatment typically begins with over-the-counter pain relievers and ice. If the pain persists, treatment can include physical therapy and prescription medications. In rare cases, injections into the neck may help.
- Ice packs and Physical exercise
- Medications
- Analgesic, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Muscle relaxant, and Narcotic
- Chiropractic treatment techniques
- Stretching
- Physical therapy
- Massage
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