Whiplash Symptoms

One of the most prominent injuries sustained in an auto accident is whiplash. For some, whiplash has become a generic term for neck pain, but whiplash is a very real condition resulting from a neck injury and there are very specific symptoms associated with whiplash.

Whiplash symptoms that you should be aware of are:

• Neck pain and stiffness – pain and stiffness are the most prominent symptoms of whiplash and can reduce mobility and affect your ability to sleep well.

• Worsening of pain with neck movement – if your neck pain is worsening and not subsiding, it is likely that you have suffered a serious injury.

• Headaches – headaches that originate at the base of the skull can be a sure sign of whiplash.

• Tenderness or pain in the shoulders, upper back or arms – you’ll find that whiplash has a way of reaching out and affecting the surrounding areas of the injury. It can also result in tingling or numbness in the arms.

• Fatigue – persistent drowsiness and fatigue that isn’t satisfied by regular sleep.

• Dizziness – dizziness is always a sign that something is wrong.

If you’ve suffered an auto accident recently and are experiencing any of the above symptoms, visit Ortho Spine Clinic to get the proper treatment and the relief that you need.