Whiplash is the sudden extension of the neck. This is common in accidents where the head continues to move forward after the body is forced to a stop. The pain is caused by overextending the neck and straining or spraining the muscles. These muscles also run down into your shoulders and back. A whiplash injury not only cause pain at the neck area, but may cause whiplash pain throughout the shoulders and the back. Whiplash pain can also include nerve pain (tingling and burning) and psychological pain, such as depression.
Whiplash pain is not always evident right away after an accident. It may take a few hours or a few days for you to feel the pain. If you have whiplash pain, immediately visit a medical facility or your doctor, and then contact an experienced whiplash attorney. Contact Ledger and Associates for a free consultation if you or a loved one is experiencing whiplash pain.
