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Whiplash

What is a whiplash neck sprain?

A whiplash neck sprain occurs when your head is suddenly jolted backwards and
forwards in a whip-like movement. This can cause some neck muscles and ligaments to
stretch more than normal (a sprain). The common cause is when you are in a car that is hit
from behind by another car. Being in a car hit from the side or front can also cause
whiplash sprains.

(Damage to the spine or spinal cord sometimes occurs from a severe whiplash injury.
This is uncommon and is not dealt with in this article. Only the common whiplash
sprain to neck muscles will be discussed here.)

Who gets whiplash neck sprains?

Whiplash neck sprains are common. About 2 in 3 people involved in car crashes develop
neck pain (with or without other injuries). Some people are surprised at having symptoms
when the car crash was minor. Even slow car bumps may cause enough whipping of the
neck to cause symptoms. Less commonly, whiplash neck sprains can occur with
everyday activities such as jolting the neck when you trip or fall.

What are the symptoms of a whiplash neck sprain?

Pain and stiffness in the neck. It may take several hours after the injury for symptoms to
appear. The pain and stiffness often become worse on the day after an injury. In about
half of cases, the pain first develops the day after the injury. This may be because the
inflammation or bruising around a sprained muscle can take a while to build up.
Turning or bending the neck may be difficult.
You may also feel pain or stiffness in the shoulders or down the arms.
Dizziness, headache, blurred vision, or pain on swallowing may occur for a short while,
but soon go. Some people become irritable for a few days and find it difficult to
concentrate.

Treatment

In the past, some people have worn a neck collar for long periods after a whiplash sprain,
and have been reluctant to move their neck. Studies have shown that you are more likely
to make a quicker recovery if you do regular neck exercises, and keep your neck active
rather than resting it for long periods in a collar.
Our health professionals will work with you to gently regain your normal ranges of motion,
and educate you in order to lessen your reliance on prescription pain medications,
anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants.

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