10 Causes Of Neck Pain
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #5: Whiplash
Whiplash is an injury caused by a sudden, violet head movement, and it can result in neck pain. Whiplash typically occurs after a car accident, a sporting accident, a fall, or even physical abuse. The sudden force to the head and neck causes injuries of varying degrees to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues in the neck.
The injuries may also involve the vertebrae and nerves in the region. Whiplash can also cause headaches. All this can cause serious neck pain that may last for several days or weeks. In some cases, whiplash can last for months.
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