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Whiplash is a neck injury most commonly associated with auto accidents, as well as sports accidents. Sometimes referred to as a neck sprain or strain, whiplash occurs when your head is forcefully thrown backward and then forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such a sudden and violent jolt can cause your neck to move beyond its normal range of motion which may harm your bones, as well as the disks between bones, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to WebMD, one of the most common causes of\nwhiplash<\/a> is rear-end auto collisions. Additionally, collisions in contact\nsports like football or boxing can result in neck injuries, including whiplash.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Symptoms of whiplash will usually develop within 24 hours of the injury. However, Healthline notes that in some cases symptoms may take a few days to appear<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common symptoms of whiplash include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other symptoms related to whiplash include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have sustained a neck injury as the result of an auto accident or a sports accident, it is important to receive an accurate diagnosis from your doctor in order to be properly treated for your injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Although many people who suffer from whiplash begin to feel better within a few weeks of sustaining their injury, some people may continue to experience chronic pain for months or even years after an accident. Most doctors will prescribe an over-the-counter pain medication such as Tylenol to treat minor cases of whiplash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, more serious whiplash injuries may require prescription painkillers or muscle relaxants to treat. Additionally, a doctor may recommend physical therapy or simple exercises to build strength and flexibility in the neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n At Kreizer Law our experienced team of personal injury attorneys<\/a> are committed to helping you restore your physical, emotional, and financial health. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCommon symptoms of whiplash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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