Whiplash injury occurs when your neck forcibly bends forward and then backward, or vice versa. The neck injury typically involves the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in your neck. Whiplash injuries commonly occur as a result of a collision that includes sudden acceleration or deceleration. This type of collision can occur when you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, or perhaps during a contact sports injury.
The Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Whiplash Injury
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Shoulder pain
- Low back pain
- Dizziness
- Pain or numbness in your arm or hand
- Ringing in your ears
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Concentration or memory problems
- Irritability
- Sleeplessness
- Tiredness
(Source: John Hopkins Medicine)
What Are the Treatments for Whiplash Injury?
Marcel Jacobs PT provides a hands-on physical therapy approach which means you’re going to get fast access to immediate care in order to soothe and relax those tight and aching muscles, mobilize and loosen those restricted and painful joints, and strengthen your body so that you can go back to doing the things that you love. Your therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and evaluation in order to provide you with a deeper understanding of your impairments, compensations, and dysfunctions. You may find yourself having your concerns eased, questions answered, and physical pain reduced inside of 45 minutes with your physical therapist.
