Whiplash
Whiplash (also called a neck sprain/strain) happens when your neck quickly snaps forward and back in a violent jerking motion similar to the crack of a whip. You can also get whiplash from a sports accident or other traumatic event.
Symptoms of Whiplash
Common symptoms of whiplash include:
- neck pain
- neck stiffness
- headaches
- limited range of neck motion
- shoulder and/or arm pain
- numbness in neck or arm
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
Whiplash Treatment
Important to keep in mind is that whiplash symptoms often don’t show up until a day or so after the accident/incident, so some people may want to deny going to see a doctor, but that is a mistake.
Below is a list of whiplash treatments and therapies:
- Ice packs and heating pads
- Prescription medication
- Foam collars
- Physical therapy
- Steroid injections
Contact Pegasus Pain Management Today
When it comes to chronic pain, our specialists at Pegasus Pain Management lead the way in quick relief and long-term management. If you’re suffering with whiplash from a sports injury or other trauma, contact us now or schedule an appointment to get pain relief.