An injury to the soft tissues of the neck that occurs from
a sudden jerking or “whipping” of the head. This
type of motion strains the muscles and the ligaments of the neck
beyond their normal range of motion. Whiplash often occurs
when a vehicle stops suddenly in a car crash or is struck from
behind. Either of these two actions causes things in the
vehicle to be thrown forward – including passengers. A
seat belt will keep a person’s body from being thrown forward,
but the head may snap forward, then backward, causing a whiplash
injury in the neck. In addition to car accidents, whiplash
can be caused by roller coasters and other amusement park rides,
sports injuries, or being punched or shaken. (Whiplash
is one of the hallmarks of shaken baby syndrome).
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OFTEN,
YOU FEEL PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN YOUR NECK FOR THE FIRST
FEW DAYS FOLLOWING A WHIPLASH INJURY. THEN, YOU
FEEL BETTER, BUT THE PAIN AND STIFFNESS MAY COME BACK
SEVERAL DAYS LATER. THE DISCOMFORT YOU FEEL MAY
INVOLVE SURROUNDING MUSCLE GROUPS IN YOUR HEAD, CHEST,
SHOULDERS, AND ARMS.
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NECK PAIN
AND/OR STIFFNESS
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BLURRED
VISION
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DIFFICULTY
SWALLOWING
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IRRITABILITY & FATIGUE
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DIZZINESS/PAIN
BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES
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PAIN IN
THE ARMS OR LEGS, FEET AND HANDS
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NAUSEA,
RINGING IN THE EARS
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VERTIGO
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NUMBNESS & TINGLING
PAIN IN THE JAW OR FACE
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Chiropractic Conditions
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