Whiplash
Whiplash Causes
Whiplash usually happens when abrupt force forces your head to move backward and forward. Automobile accidents Amusement park rides Collisions during contact sports Being punched or shaken
Whiplash Definition
Whiplash usually happens during rear-end car collisions which results to a neck injury which is common in this kind of situations.
Whiplash Diagnosis
The doctor will ask how the accident happened and will measure how far the neck can move in several directions. X-rays are also done to rule our other causes of neck pain. MRI or CT scan to check for soft-tissue damage.
Whiplash Symptoms and Signs
Pain and stiffness of the neck Headaches Shoulder pain or among the shoulder blades Dizziness Ringing in the ears Vision is blurred Having a hard time concentrating Memory problems Irritability or bad temper Disturbances during sleep Anxiety
Whiplash Treatment
Medications: over the counter medications like ibrupofen. Ice, heat and exercise Injection of corticosteroid medicine to relieve muscle spasm Cervical collars