Head & Neck
Whiplash Syndrome
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat whiplash syndrome.
Overview
What is Whiplash Syndrome?
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head, most often from a motor vehicle collision. Pain may appear immediately or develop over days.
Common symptoms
Neck pain and stiffness
Headaches starting at the base of the skull
Shoulder or upper back pain
Dizziness, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating
What causes it
Rear-end motor vehicle collisions
Sports and falls
Other sudden acceleration-deceleration injuries
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
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This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.