Whiplash Associated Disorder Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What causes whiplash-associated disorder?

Whiplash occurs when your head is forcibly thrown backwards than forwards immediately. This quick motion causes injury to the spine, muscles, discs, nerves, ligaments, and other neck tissue. Considering, it is no wonder that whiplash usually develops in people who have been in a car accident. It is also possible to get whiplash-associated disorder during a fall, an assault or in contact sports, such as football, where you are at high risk of getting tackled.

Whiplash develops within a few days after an injury or accident. Some of the possible symptoms that can occur in the neck area include:

All of which can prevent you from performing everyday activities.

In some less severe cases, people report feeling better and healed just a few weeks after the accident. However, some people develop chronic whiplash-associated disorder and struggle with consequences for months, even years. In such cases, professional treatment and rehabilitation program is necessary.

• Unusual stiffness in the neck
• Pain around your neck
• Limited and painful range of motion
• Your shoulders, arms, and upper back, as well, may feel tender
• You can possibly feel dizziness and fatigue

Whiplash Associated Disorder Symptoms

• Pain in the neck, upper back or shoulders
• Pain or weakness in upper limbs
• Extreme headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Numbness in the face, upper limb and upper back
• Pain in the jaw

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