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Whiplash is primarily a neck injury that occurs when your head is thrown backwards (hyperextension) and then forward (hyperflexion) in violent fashion. Ligaments, muscles and tendons are injured mostly, but also nerves and spinal joints in severe cases. Whiplash is often a consequence of rear-end collisions in a car or from being hit playing sports (such as football or hockey). Common signs and symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and inflammation, reduced neck motion, weakened neck muscles, pain and weakness in the shoulders / arms, headaches and dizziness.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/whiplash/basics/symptoms/con-20033090</ref> There are various forms of physical therapy that are helpful for whiplash recovery. | Whiplash is primarily a neck injury that occurs when your head is thrown backwards (hyperextension) and then forward (hyperflexion) in violent fashion. Ligaments, muscles and tendons are injured mostly, but also nerves and spinal joints in severe cases. Whiplash is often a consequence of rear-end collisions in a car or from being hit playing sports (such as football or hockey). Common signs and symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and inflammation, reduced neck motion, weakened neck muscles, pain and weakness in the shoulders / arms, headaches and dizziness.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/whiplash/basics/symptoms/con-20033090</ref> There are various forms of physical therapy that are helpful for whiplash recovery. | ||
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