Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the muscles in your neck suffer a strain because of a rapid movement backward and then forward. The sudden motion causes your neck’s tendons and ligaments to stretch and tear, resulting in whiplash.
Whiplash results when the muscles and ligament in your neck extend beyond their typical range of motion. Symptoms might not appear for a while, so it’s important to pay attention to any physical changes for a few days following any accident.
Symptoms
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches, at the base of the head
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
Causes
- Car accidents (most common)
- Being punched or shaken
- Contact sport
- Falls in which the head jerks backward
- Blows to the head with a heavy object
Risk Factors
- Participating in sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, or ballet dancing
- Sudden increase in length or intensity of exercise
- Exercising or maneuvering on slippery or uneven ground
- Wearing improper shoes that do not provide adequate support and stability
- Previous sprain and strains may increase your risk of repeat injuries and general instability
- Poor physical condition
- Excess weight
Whiplash Specialties
- The OAL staff is always friendly and polite. Your diagnosis and treatment are explained in great in detail, so you truly understand what is going on. They also go above and beyond with insurance to get things preapproved, I would never go to another place.
- Dr Stabile and her team were magical! I am pain free, and extremely happy I am in her care.
- I was seen by Dr. Luchetti and he was great! It was easy to make a timely appointment and his tech was fun to chat with while I had the injection in my thumb! Loved the office at Spooky Nook. There was allot of parking and the office was marked well and made finding it easy! I would refer anyone there!
- Universal welcoming attitude, listened to my wants and needs, efficient without hurrying, prompt exit processing.
- I was seen promptly for my initial consultation. The staff and Dr. Sieger were friendly and professional, excellent communication! I’m planning to have Dr. Sieger to do my carpal tunnel surgery in the near future.