Whiplash

It is also called as neck muscle strain. Whiplash is due to the trauma or injury to the muscles and ligaments by over rotatory movements of the arms. It is differentiated from the muscle sprain, sprain leads to the tearing of muscles.
It is mostly seen in athletes and sports persons.

Causes of whiplash
Causes of whiplash are due to an injury or trauma and also due to overuse of muscles of the arm.

Symptoms of whiplash
Pain of the affected muscles, restricted movements, stiffness of the muscles, difficulty movements of the limbs, tenderness of the muscle and headache at the base of the neck.

Diagnosis
CT scans, X-Rays and history of injury gives the diagnosis.

Treatment for whiplash It is generally treated by the Cold application on the affected parts followed by the heat fomentation. Analgesics to reduce the pain and Neck braces and collars for immobility from preventing further damage. Physiotherapy can also be advised.