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Whiplash: an injury to the soft tissues of the neck, occurs from sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head - Chiropractic Neurology Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Whiplash

Whiplash: Sudden Jerking / Whipping of Head, Strains Muscles / Ligaments Beyond Normal Range of Motion,  Soft Tissue Injury

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Whiplash
 

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.)

Treatment

Chiropractic care works on correcting complications and relieving pain associated whiplash injuries.

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 Whiplash: an injury to the soft tissues of the neck, occurs from sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head - Chiropractic Neurology Center, Indianapolis, IN

Symptoms of Whiplash

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist, such as typing - Chiropractic Neurology Center, serving Indianapolis, Noblesville, Carmel and all Central Indiana. Click for larger image in a new window.

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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