Whiplash
Whiplash is a serious condition that can cause long-term pain and discomfort if not treated.
Whiplash occurs when the muscles in your neck suffer a strain due to a sudden movement backward and then forward. The sudden motion causes the small tendons and ligaments in the neck to stretch and tear, resulting in whiplash.
The Most Common Causes of Whiplash Are
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Car Accidents
Most common following a rear-end car collision.
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Physical Abuse
A blow to the head or being shaken.
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Contact Sports
Such as football, soccer, hockey, horseback riding and boxing.
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Falls
Falls that cause your head to violently jerk forward or backward.
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