988 North Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ph: (252) 443-5177
fax: (252) 443-7914
An injury to the soft tissues of the neck that occurs from a sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and the ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. Whiplash often occurs when a vehicle stops suddenly in a car crash or is struck from behind. Either of these two actions causes things in a vehicle to be thrown forward - including passengers. A seat belt will keep a person's body from being thrown forward, but the head may snap forward, then backward, causing a whiplash injury in the neck. In additions to car accidents, whiplash can be caused by roller coasters and other amusement park rides, and sports injuries.
988 North Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
ph: (252) 443-5177
fax: (252) 443-7914