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, jaw and back. Treatment focuses on medication, physical therapy, massage, education and sometimes surgery to address both physical and emotional issues like depression, anxiety and social isolation that can result from whiplash. Prevention efforts include seatbelts, head restraints and neck exercises, but whiplash is still difficult to prevent in car accidents.

1. WHIPLASH
By Jessica Kotik

2. WHAT IS WHIPLASH?
Whiplash
is a common
injury that occurs to a
person's neck following a
sudden accelerationdeceleration 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