whiplash

Whiplash is when a sudden movement or jolt to the body or head causes damage to the ligaments and tendons (the tissues that connect bones), and muscles in the neck.

It causes pain, stiffness and loss of movement in the neck.

Other symptoms can include; headaches, muscle spasms, and pain in the shoulders or arms.

Whiplash is common after motor vehicle accidents, when a collision jolts the head violently. However, the condition can also result from a blow to the head or through long-term repetitive damage to the neck.