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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Whiplash Symptoms

Whiplash commonly happens when a car is struck from behind or collides with another vehicle.  The head may suddenly be jerked back and forth, causing muscles and ligaments supporting the spine to be over-stretched or torn.   The following list shows the most common whiplash symptoms.  If you have been in a car accident and experience any of these symptons, you should consult with your chiropractor.

Typical Whiplash Symptoms:
  • Neck pain and/or stiffness
  • Blurred vision
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Pain between the shoulder blades
  • Pain in the arms, legs, or feet and hands
  • Headache
  • Low back pain and/or stiffness
  • Shoulder pain
  • Nausea
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Vertigo
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Pain in the jaw or face

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