Whiplash goes far beyond a pain in the neck. Anyone in a car accident should be thoroughly examined by a medical professional not only for pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders, but for headaches and vision problems as well. Visual symptoms of whiplash are not nearly as common as muscular and ligament symptoms, but they are very serious and need medical attention when they are noted. Visual symptoms from whiplash are not symptoms of … [Read more...]

It is very common to experience some level of pain, tightness, or soreness in the upper arms or shoulders after an accident. This pain can be caused directly by whiplash in the neck or it can be a separate injury from the force of the accident. The severity of arm or shoulder pain from whiplash varies from case to case, ranging from temporary discomfort or pain to long term pain that requires extensive physical therapy over a period of months or … [Read more...]

Vertigo is the medical term used to describe what we refer to as dizziness in everyday language. This is a state of feeling off-center or unbalanced and many people describe it as feeling your head swirl or spin which makes it difficult to hold your balance. Dizziness is associated with stumbling and falling since the mind becomes disoriented and it can be difficult to remain upright and on your feet. Relationship Between Whiplash and … [Read more...]

It is not uncommon to experience some amount of pain in the neck after being in a car accident. For many people the pain is minor and will go away rather quickly, but what happens if you are in a lot of pain? What about pain that spreads to other areas of the body? What about whiplash symptoms beyond basic pain? The symptoms of chronic pain and traumatic brain injury can overlap, so it is important that everyone in an accident get the proper … [Read more...]

If you experience routine headaches after enduring an accident, you can think of it as your body trying to tell you that something is wrong internally. In some cases the something wrong will be very minor and short lived, such as basic muscular tension and headaches from whiplash. In other cases your body could be sending headaches to tell you something is devastatingly wrong that will not correct itself, such as an injury to the brain. Since … [Read more...]

If you think of lower back pain and whiplash as two different things, you are not alone. Many people think of whiplash as pain and stiffness in the neck alone, but there is a growing belief that lower back pain from car accidents can be associated with whiplash injuries as well. This explains why many accident victims suffer lower back pain from car accidents along with neck pain. Both types of pain are now being considered signs of whiplash by … [Read more...]

When most people think of whiplash, they think of neck pain. Most don't realize what that neck pain is or why whiplash commonly shows itself in the neck first, but they know enough to seek medical attention if they have severe pain in the neck area after an accident. Neck pain from whiplash is also the type of pain people are more likely to "fake" when they want to pretend they were injured in a car accident! Unfortunately, they aren’t … [Read more...]

The temporomandibular joint is commonly shortened to TMJ, but you know it as your jaw. You need this part of your body in proper working order so you can chew your food, drink, and talk, so it is easy to see why TMJ or jaw pain from whiplash becomes a major problem. Jaw pain is commonly experienced along with other symptoms of whiplash after an accident, but when it doesn’t go away or continues to get worse with time, immediate medical … [Read more...]

Thoracic outlet syndrome from whiplash is something most people do not understand until they experience an accident that brings it into their life directly. If you or someone you love has been in an accident resulting in thoracic outlet syndrome from whiplash, it is important to understand what this is, what causes it, and what symptoms alert of its presence. The thoracic outlet is the section of the body from the rib cage up to the collar … [Read more...]

Psychological injuries from whiplash typically result from injuries that are sustained for months or years on end. If you can recover quickly from a minor case of whiplash, then chances are high you won't suffer from psychological symptoms, or they will be very minor and quick to pass. There may be some minor post traumatic stress disorder related to the nature of your accident, but the more severe psychological injuries from whiplash aren't … [Read more...]