Any sudden sheering or jerking motion to the neck and head in any direction is considered as whiplash! Usually, the neck and head will recoil very quickly in the opposite direction. The most common cause of Whiplash? CAR ACCIDENTS!

Varied physical injuries may result: trauma to arteries and nerves; dislocated or broken bones; strained or torn muscles and ligaments; damage to the spine and spinal cord.

The effects of whiplash may be realized immediately or it could take several hours or even days! Ligaments may heal with pain disappearance or if the sift tissues or joints don’t heal, the pain will probably continue.

Here are some symptoms of whiplash: dizziness or general aches; headache, shoulder or arm pain; visual disturbances and anxiety; sore throat and trouble swallowing; swelling or tenderness in the neck; nausea and vomiting; jaw pain or stiffness.

If whiplash injuries remain untreated, abnormalities of the spine may occur!

If you are concerned that you have sustained a whiplash injury, talk to us today! Dr. Schuler has advanced training in whiplash and auto accidents. Do not ignore your aches and pains following an auto accident.