Whiplash is a neck injury sparked by a forceful back-and-forth motion of the neck.
Whiplash headaches are often aggravated by neck movements, particularly when looking up.
Whiplash headaches can lead to chronic neck-related headaches known as acervicogenic headache.
Causes
Whiplash shows up when your head is forcefully and quickly thrown backward and then forward.
This motion can injure bones and soft tissue in the spine and neck.
Treatment
Symptoms from a whiplash injury usually resolve within two to three weeks.
It is also important to rest your neck area following the injury.
If you experience whiplash, talk to your healthcare provider for recommendations for over-the-counter remedies.
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