 The most common causes of whiplash are injuries that arise from motor vehicle accidents (MVA). So you’re stopped at a red light, waiting for the light to turn green and suddenly you hear the screech of tires followed by a sudden jolt as the car from behind collides into the back of your vehicle. Even if you see the inevitable collision prior to the impact, the sudden jolt occurs so fast that you really don’t have a chance to brace and you feel yourself being forced back into the seat and headrest followed by a rebound forward.
 Injuries to the neck caused by the sudden movement of the head, backward, forward, or sideways, is referred to as whiplash. Whiplash is most commonly received from riding in a car that is struck from behind or that collides with another object. When the head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal range of motion, the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine and head can be strained or torn. The discs between the vertebrae in the spine can bulge, tear, or herniate. The bones in the cervical spine can be misaligned from the normal position, reducing range of motion and causing pain and discomfort. The spinal cord and nerve roots in the neck can get stretched and irritated. Although the damage to a car in an accident may be slight, the occupants can suffer considerable soft tissue injury.
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