Every year more than 2 million people in the United States experience whiplash. This type of neck injury is also referred to as a neck sprain or strain. It usually occurs when there’s a sudden backward and forward movement of the neck. The sudden force causes the muscles and ligaments of the neck and upper back to be overstretched, resulting in a soft tissue injury. Our neck is particularly susceptible to this type of neck injury due to its ability to move in various directions.
In general, women have a higher risk of suffering from whiplash due to the fact that their necks are weaker compared to men. The severity of pain can be mild to chronic depending on how intense the inflicted force to the neck was, and differs from person to person. Most people do recover from this type of injury within weeks with immediate and proper medical attention.
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