WHAT IS WHIPLASH?
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident whiplash is the term used to describe the forces of acceleration-deceleration on the neck and back from a front impact, rear impact or side impact car crash. These forces frequently result in painful injuries to the ligaments, muscles, discs, nerves and joints of your spine (neck and back).
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF WHIPLASH?
Whiplash symptoms include: neck pain, headaches, radicular pain /paresthesia into arms, back pain, radicular pain/paresthesia into legs, along with post concussion syndrome symptoms such as ; eyes sensitive to light, dizziness, stress, anxiety, etc .Symptoms may appear immediately after the crash or have a delayed onset.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET CHECKED OUT BY A WHIPLASH EXPERT?
People that are injured in a car crash frequently suffer whiplash injuries, it is important to check for hidden injuries and to document the extent of damage to your bodies, muscles, tendons, ligaments, discs ,nerves and spinal joints so as to be able to access the injury and design a specific treatment program to help you recover your health and ability to function normally again.
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