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whiplash injury - head and neck moving rapidly backward then forward Definition for whiplash injury Whiplash is the common name for neck sprains, such as those caused by hyper extension/flexion injury to the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spines. more Whiplash is the common name for neck sprains, such as those caused by hyper extension/flexion injury to the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spines. The injury is referred to as "whiplash" due to the neck or back being thrown forwards and/or backwards at a rapid speed. This may cause the fibres of the neck muscles to tear, resulting in pain and often a decreased range of movement. less some common symptoms injury neck pain in neck pain in neck severe pain in shoulder some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 13 diagnoses herniated disk fracture cervical spine spinal cord trauma radiculopathy angina pectoris coronary artery disease osteoarthritis   more do i have 'whiplash injury'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'whiplash injury' 1 - 5 of 9 diagnostic tests Blood alcohol whiplash injury and Blood alcohol CT of Neck Soft Tissues whiplash injury and CT of Neck Soft Tissues Serum toxicologic screening whiplash injury and Serum toxicologic screening Cervical radiography whiplash injury and Cervical radiography CT Cervical Spine whiplash injury and CT Cervical Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Neck whiplash injury and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Neck CT scan whiplash injury and CT scan X-Ray of Neck Soft Tissue whiplash injury and X-Ray of Neck Soft Tissue X-rays whiplash injury and X-rays for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'whiplash injury'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for whiplash injury: therapeutic procedure search results for 'whiplash injury' 1 - 5 of 8 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. no heavy lifting whiplash injury and no heavy lifting Cervical Traction whiplash injury and Cervical Traction Exercise programs whiplash injury and Exercise programs Ice whiplash injury and Ice Physical and Occupational Therapy Arthritis Physical and Occupational Therapy whiplash injury and Physical and Occupational Therapy cervical collar whiplash injury and cervical collar diathermy whiplash injury and diathermy percutaneous radiofrequency neurotomy whiplash injury and percutaneous radiofrequency neurotomy for more please login, login is free (click to login) medications search results for 'whiplash injury' 1 - 5 of 6 medications rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider.   aspirin whiplash injury and aspirin   ibuprofen whiplash injury and ibuprofen   acetaminophen whiplash injury and acetaminophen   naproxen whiplash injury and naproxen   aspirin (a.k.a aspirin, Easprin) whiplash injury and aspirin   ibuprofen (a.k.a ibuprofen, Motrin) whiplash injury and ibuprofen for more please login, login is free (click to login) web search results for whiplash injury Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - whiplash injury Whiplash Injury Usually Mild, But Frequent Whereas a whiplash injury is often thought to lead to severe pain and disability, a new study suggests that the pain level is no more than seen with other sprains. http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20030313/whiplash-injury...   www.webmd.com - summary Whiplash-Topic Overview Whiplash is pain and stiffness in the neck after an injury that has caused the ... it might happen in a fall, a sports injury, or if you are roughly shaken. ... http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/whiplash-topic-overview   www.webmd.com - summary Whiplash - Wikipedia User-edited article about whiplash commonly associated with motor vehicle ... A whiplash injury may be the result of impulsive stretching of the spine, mainly ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiplash_(medicine)   en.wikipedia.org - summary Whiplash Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Whiplash glossary includes a list of Whiplash related medical definitions ... The mechanics of whiplash injury are thought to be as follows: The victim may be ... http://www.medicinenet.com/whiplash/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Whiplash Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or " ... and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000025.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Health Information - MMCI MMCI - Methodist Medical Center, methodist hospital, Illinois hospital, ... and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. ... http://mmci2.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&pid=1&gid=000025   mmci2.adam.com - summary Whiplash Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or " ... and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/firstaid/Whiplash.htm   adam.about.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcibly bent backward and forward. This causes injury to the joints of the neck, known as the cervical vertebrae, and ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=472   health.discovery.com - summary Whiplash - Yahoo! Health Whiplash is pain and stiffness in the neck after an injury that has caused the neck to move suddenly or beyond its normal range. http://health.yahoo.com/pain-overview/whiplash/healthwise--za1141.html   health.yahoo.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Location of whiplash pain Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck. Whiplash injury strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/19581.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Whiplash Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is a soft tissue injury to the ... In most cases of whiplash, injuries are to soft tissues such as the disks, ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/whiplash/hic_whiplash.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary Neck pain: Causes - MayoClinic.com Neck pain ? Comprehensive overview covers causes of neck pain and neck pain ... end collisions often result in whiplash injuries, which occur when the head is ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-pain/DS00542/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Whiplash - MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed ... Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck. 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Severe neck injuries may result from whiplash in a car accident, falls from ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Neck-Problems-and-Injuries-Topic-Overview   www.webmd.com - summary Neck pain: When to seek medical advice - MayoClinic.com Neck pain ? Comprehensive overview covers causes of neck pain and neck pain relief options. ... Spinal injury: First aid. Whiplash. DS00542. Feb. 16, 2008 ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-pain/DS00542/DSECTION=...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Whiplash Whiplash is a nonmedical term used to describe neck pain following an injury to the soft tissues of your neck (specifically ligaments, tendons, and muscles) http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/whiplash   www.webmd.com - summary - St. James Hospital and Health Centers Back pain - low Dry skin Muscle aches Muscle cramps Slipped disk Spinal/neck injury ... Acne Neck lump Neck pain Spinal/neck injury Swollen glands Whiplash ... http://stjameshospital.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=119   stjameshospital.adam.com - summary Location of whiplash pain Whiplash injury strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their ... and stiffness in the neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Location-of-whiplash-pain.htm?once=true&   adam.about.com - summary Whiplash - WebMD Learn about whiplash, often caused by car accidents. ... Pain Management: Whiplash. 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Insult to Injury (Full-length, 1990) ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiplash_(band)   en.wikipedia.org - summary Neck Pain - What Increases Your Risk - Yahoo! Health Risk factors for neck pain that you cannot control include: ... Recent injury or history of injury. A common injury to the neck is whiplash caused by a car accident. ... http://health.yahoo.com/pain-causes/neck-pain-what-increases...   health.yahoo.com - summary Introduction: Temporomandibular Disorders: Merck Manual Professional (See also Dental Emergencies: Mandibular Dislocation; Facial Trauma: Temporal ... Whiplash injuries affecting muscle or cervical spine ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec08/ch097/ch097a.html   www.merck.com - summary Medical Diseases & Conditions A-Z List 'N' on MedicineNet Index of comprehensive articles on medical diseases and conditions, n ... Neck Injury (Whiplash) Neck Lift Cosmetic Surgery. Neck Pain. Neck Sprain (Whiplash) ... http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_n.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Shaken baby syndrome Injuries are most likely to happen when there is both acceleration (from shaking) ... The result is a type of whiplash, similar to that seen in some auto accidents. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000004.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Neck Strains ... within the neck is referred to as the cervical spine. That's the site for injuries known as neck strain. ... for many whiplash injuries because of ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/neck-strain?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Natasha Richardson Dies After Brain Injury - Neurology (Brain and Nerve ... Explains neurology (brain and nerve) conditions; includes symptoms, causes, medications, diagnosis, ... Whiplash. Neurology Topics. 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Sprain Injury (Ligament Injury from Whiplash, etc. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/neck_pain/symptoms.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Neck Pain - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Most cases of neck pain caused by activities, such as computer use or sleeping position, improve within 4 to 6 weeks with ... an injury such as whiplash may ... http://health.yahoo.com/pain-symptoms/neck-pain-what-happens...   health.yahoo.com - summary Whiplash: What Predicts Recovery? The initial level of pain after a whiplash injury, as well as psychological factors such as having positive expectations for getting better, best predict who will ... http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20080122/whiplash-...   www.webmd.com - summary Headaches: Tension-Type Whiplash, concussions, and other head and neck injuries, even mild ones, may ... Whiplash injuries involve the neck and can cause headaches, which, according to ... http://adam.about.com/reports/000011_2.htm   adam.about.com - summary Human Atlas: Whiplash : Video : Discovery Health Animated Body Atlas: Whiplash ... Animated Body Atlas: Whiplash. Added: Sep 25, 2006. Views: 3525 Views. Runtime: 01:38 ... Animated Body Atlas: Rotator Cuff Injury ... http://health.discovery.com/videos/human-atlas-whiplash.html   health.discovery.com - summary Neck Pain - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health A fall from a ladder or whiplash from a car accident can cause neck pain. ... If your pain started after an injury, or if it doesn't improve after a few weeks, ... http://health.yahoo.com/pain-overview/neck-pain-topic-overvi...   health.yahoo.com - summary Shaken baby syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... creating a whiplash-type motion that causes acceleration-deceleration injuries. ... 1971, Guthkelch proposed that whiplash injury caused subdural hemorrhage in ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaken_baby_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Whiplash - MayoClinic.com Whiplash â?" Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this common neck injury. ... Whiplash symptoms can occur immediately after the injury, ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/whiplash/DS01037/METHOD=print   www.mayoclinic.com - summary MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... Whiplash is a common injury to a person's neck following a car accident (in most ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=11605   www.medicinenet.com - summary Back Pain Special Feature Stories and News Find special feature stories and news on Back Pain Health at WebMD ... Whiplash Injury Mild, But Frequent. March 13, 2003 - Whereas whiplash injury often ... http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news-features?page=6   www.webmd.com - summary Treatment of Pain and Inflammation: Rehabilitation: Merck Manual ... Whiplash injuries. Diathermy (short wave or microwave) Pain due to pelvic infections ... spasm, myositis, back pain, whiplash injuries, various forms of arthritis, ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec22/ch336/ch336e.html   www.merck.com - summary Pain Management Special Feature Stories and News Find special feature stories and news on Pain Management Health at WebMD ... level of pain after a whiplash injury, as well as psychological factors such ... http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news-features?page=2   www.webmd.com - summary Whiplash Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention on ... Read about whiplash, a common neck injury. Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, ... The term "whiplash injury" describes damage to both the bone structures and soft ... http://www.medicinenet.com/whiplash/article.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Myofascial Pain Syndrome - WebMD An overview of myofascial pain syndrome. ... site of the injury or the strain prompts ... Injury to intervertebral disc. 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