Whiplash is a type of neck injury that happens when your neck moves back and forth forcefully and rapidly. It is most often caused by rear-end care crashes, but can also be caused by sports injuries, falls, physical abuse, and other types of trauma to the neck.

Symptoms include:

- Neck pain that gets worse when you move your neck
- Neck stiffness
- Headaches
- Limited range of neck motion
- Shoulder, upper back, or arm pain
- Tinging or numbness in your arms
- Dizziness

Most cases of whiplash will get better within a few weeks with minor treatment, including exercises and pain medication. However, some people may continue to have pain or other complications, such as a limited range of motion in your neck.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury](/departments/neurology/concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury) 

 A program within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for traumatic brain injuries, including concussion symptoms and TBI, with specialized care to evalua… 

 

 

  department###  [Neurology](/departments/neurology) 

 A department providing specialized evaluation and treatment for a wide range of brain and nerve conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, headaches, memory loss…