WHAT IS WHIPLASH?

Whiplash presents in numerous ways, but is primarily associated with pain in the the head, neck and/or upper back preceded by an event where an individual’s head and neck are jolted back and forth in rapid succession.  In most cases, whiplash is the result of a car accident, but sports and other activities have the potential as well.  

 

WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF WHIPLASH?

• Neck pain

• Neck stiffness

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Shoulder and/or upper back pain

• Tingling, weakness, or numbness in the extremities

• Blurred vision

• Fatigue

• Cognitive issues in memory or concentration