What can I do about whiplash? Car Accident Injury Self Help Tips

By |2020-04-09T10:10:41-04:00December 7th, 2011|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What can I do about whiplash? Car Accident Injury Self Help Tips

What is whiplash? “Whiplash” describes what happens when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked, like in a car accident.  The jerking motion happens quickly, forcing the neck beyond its normal limits. The jerking is so fast that our muscles don’t have time to resist. This jerking motion results in muscle, tendon, and ligament over-stretching and sometimes even tearing.  Symptoms of a whiplash can include stiff and painful neck movements, weakness, headaches, [...]