Whiplash

Have you recently been in a car accident? If so, you may be experiencing whiplash. Whiplash, also referred to as neck strain or sprain, is common for many people who have suffered injuries after being in an auto accident. It occurs when rapid back and forth movement happens, like the cracking of a whip. 

Some people who are in auto accidents can feel the pain from their neck injury immediately, while others may not start to experience symptoms for a few days. This is why it’s important to take note of any changes you feel in your body. 

Some symptoms of whiplash include:

• Headaches

• Stiffness in neck and shoulders

• Dizziness

• A decrease in range of motion in the neck

• Fatigue

• Muscle spasms

It’s important to see a specialist after sustaining any type of injury to your back or neck following an auto accident. You can also get whiplash from anything that causes your head to jerk back and forth too quickly, such as contact sports. 

With a specific treatment plan created by your chiropractor to remedy your whiplash symptoms, you should feel relief from this condition in a few weeks.