Whiplash

About- Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck
Symptoms-

 Neck pain and stiffness
 Headaches, mostly at the base of the skull
 Tenderness or pain in the shoulder, upper back or arms
 Tingling or numbness in the arms
 Fatigue
 Dizziness
 Blurred vision
 Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
 Sleep disturbances
 Irritability
 Difficulty concentrating
 Memory problems
 Depression 

Causes-

 Car accidents or falls
 Physical abuse, such as being punched
 Contact sports such as football, boxing, and karate
 Horseback riding
 Cycling accidents
 Blows to the head with a heavy object 

Specialists to visit

 Physiotherapist
 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
 General Physician

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com

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