This term gets thrown around alot and I had the opportunity to do some research about what this is all about. This is actually a blanket term for a collection of pathological conditions of the neck, typically an acute sprain or strain and is the most common of all neck injuries.
Whiplash is characterized by neck pain and limitation of movement for the the neck and back and may frequently be caused by a person who has been in a car that is hit from behind. The duration of the symptoms depends on the severity of the injury, emotional factors, and other factors.
Treatment typically consists of a neck brace to immobilize the damaged muscles and ligaments, physical therapy to return the muscles and ligaments to proper functioning, and in some cases, drug therapy.
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