Whiplash

Whiplash includes soft tissue damage in the upper neck and back and is a hyperextension and hyper flexion injury. Whiplash often happens in automobile accidents where the neck is quickly pushed ahead, back, and askew. Ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the spine might extend past what they should or could even split and nerves could be condensed. Signs of whiplash are; a hurting and solidity in the neck, headache, queasiness, numb arms, and faintness. These symptoms may happen right away or days later.

If you should ever experience whiplash it is important to get medical advice as soon as possible. The symptoms may not just go away on there own and can often become worse. It is also good to get it checked out for up to date records.