Common Causes of Whiplash Injuries

Most people associate whiplash injuries with car accidents, and with good reason. Even minor car accidents where vehicle speeds are less than 15 MPH can cause a whiplash injury and other muscle trauma. Several other types of common accidents can also lead to whiplash, including: 

• contact sport injuries
• sudden blows to the head
• repetitive motions (such as cradling a phone against your shoulder)
• shaking of an infant or young child  

Whiplash injuries are caused by the sudden back-and-forth "jerking" motion of the neck, resulting in soft tissue strain and damage. Any activity that causes this motion either repetitively or suddenly and with great force can cause a whiplash injury.

The symptoms from whiplash injuries can be as mild as temporary neck pain and stiffness or as severe as chronic headaches and paralysis. You should seek medical attention for any neck-related trauma to make sure you are not suffering from a whiplash injury that can worsen if left untreated.

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