Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration forces that damage the soft tissues of the neck. Common symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and pain in the shoulders, arms, and back. Treatment focuses on medication, physical therapy, massage, cervical collars, and in severe cases surgery, while prevention emphasizes seatbelts, head restraints, and neck exercises.

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By Jessica Kotik

2. WHAT IS WHIPLASH?
Whiplash is a common injury that occurs to a
person's neck following a sudden
acceleration-deceleration force.
http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/whiplash/whiplash-animation

3. CAUSE OF WHIPLASH
Damage to the soft tissue
•Ligaments
•Facet Capsules
•Muscles

4. COMMON SYMPTOMS
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Neck Pain
Stiffness
Headache
Shoulder Pain
Dizziness
Fatigue
Jaw Pain
Arm Pain
Arm Weakness
Visual Issues
Ringing in Ears
Back pain

5. CRITICAL SYMPTOMS
Depression
 Anger
 Frustration
 Anxiety
 Stress
 Drug Dependency
 Sleep Issues
 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
 Social Isolation
 Brain Injuries
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6. TREATMENT
Medication
Educate Patients
Cervical Collar
Massages
Physical and
Emotional Therapy
Surgery

7. PREVENTION
 Seatbelts
 Head
Restraints
 Exercise
Neck Muscles
*Very difficult to prevent