What is Whiplash?
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder/Arm/Hand/Back pain
- Pins, needles, or numbness down your arm
- Sensitivity to touch
- Decreased neck movement
- Headaches
- Vision problems
- Trouble with your hearing
- Dizziness
- Memory/Concentration problems
- Jaw pain
- Sleeping difficulty
- Fatigue
- Emotional changes
Whiplash Myths
Over the years, there have been mixed sayings on whether or not certain factors relate to recovery success. For example, awareness of the collision has been said to increase your whiplash symptoms. This is actually NOT true. Other myths that do NOT relate to how well you recover include:
- Shoulder pain
- Speed of collision
- Age
- Marital status
- Seat belt use
- Shoulder pain
- Position in vehicle