Whiplash

Whiplash is a term commonly used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of your neck (specifically ligaments, tendons, and muscles). Whiplash is usually associated with motor vehicle accidents. However this type of injury can be sustained in other ways such as; falls from ladders, horses, bicycles or sporting activates.

Various symptoms can be related to whiplash due to the complexity and combination of tissues commonly injured. Symptoms often associated with whiplash pain include; neck stiffness, muscle spasm, mid back and shoulder pain. Due to possible pinched or damaged nerves in the cervical spine symptoms may also be experienced in the left/right or both arms such as; arm pain, pins and needles, numbness or weakness.

Whiplash is frequently treated by Chiropractors. Whiplash treatment depends on the extent of damage and tissues and may include cryotherapy, manipulation and rehabilitation exercises.