Whiplash
Symptom
Whiplash
Common Causes
* A stiff neck (frequently accompanied by a headache) caused by a violent extension of the neck, e.g., in a car accident or falling forward face-first
* Problems often manifest in the neck but can also appear in the upper-back and even in the lumbar spine region
Treatments
* If the condition does not swiftly remedy itself, then Osteopathic techniques are highly appropriate for speeding the body towards recovery
* Untreated, whiplash symptoms can persist for months or years causing chronic pain