Although whiplash injuries are often considered minor, they can lead to chronic, debilitating pain over time without proper treatment.
Not exact matches
Although whiplash is a minor
injury, the victim can experience long, painful and devastating symptoms.
Many people who suffer from
whiplash notice these symptoms within the first 24 hours of an automobile accident,
although it is not uncommon to notice
whiplash symptoms a few days or weeks later (depending on the significance of other
injuries).
Although whiplash neck
injuries are very common, the forces generated by the
whiplash of a car accident can also cause
injuries to the lower back — or lumbar spine.
The prognosis for full recovery is generally good
although about 10 % of those suffering from
whiplash soft tissue
injuries become permanently disabled according to the research.
The most common cause of
whiplash injuries are car accidents,
although similar symptoms can result from a range of other accidents, including trips and falls, amusement park rides and extreme sports.