Whiplash is caused by the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the head from a rear or side impact collusion. The damage will be to the surrounding muscles, facet joints and ligaments along with other supporting muscles in the upper back.
Complications can develop should you delay treatment of whiplash injuries and in some cases injured muscles and facet joints may deteriorate into permanent damage to the supporting muscles, ligaments and tendons of the neck and back. It is not uncommon for symptoms to persist years after the initial auto accident.
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident of any type, minor or sever, you should visit Atlanta Total Wellness for an immediate evaluation.