Whiplash

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Whiplash

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is most commonly associated with rear-end car collisions in which the heads of those in the front car are suddenly snapped back and forth by the impact. It is more accurately called cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) trauma or syndrome, which describes the rapid movements that can injure the vertebrae of the neck and the muscles and ligaments that support them.

What is the prognosis?

Generally, prognosis for individuals with whiplash is good. The neck and head pain clears within a few days or weeks. Most patients recover within 3 months after the injury, however, some may continue to have residual neck pain and headaches.

How is whiplash diagnosed

The diagnosis of whiplash is often one of exclusion. Most injuries are to soft tissues such as the disks, muscles and ligaments, and cannot be seen on standard X-rays. Your doctor may need to request specialized tests, such as computed tomography scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Who suffers from whiplash?

Anyone can be subjected to whiplash, even in a low-force car crash at speeds as low as 5mph. But injuries associated with whiplash can also result from other mishaps in which the head is pushed or jerked beyond its normal range of motion. Whiplash most commonly causes serious and lingering neck pain, but there may also be back pain, headaches and dizziness.

Signs and symptoms of whiplash

People who experience whiplash may develop one or more of the following symptoms, usually within the first two days after the accident:

-Neck pain and stiffness
-Headaches
-Pain In the shoulder or between the shoulder blades
-Low back pain
-Pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand
-Dizziness
-Ringing in the ears or blurred vision
-Difficulty concentrating or remembering
-Irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue