Not a rare injury of the neck caused by a forceful and sudden movement of the head back-and-forth, thus injuring the neck’s soft tissues. Since this injury is caused by sudden trauma, which causes pain almost as if a person was hit by whiplash, it is called a Whiplash. It is often associated with automobile…

Download Handout Cervical strain, also referred to as whiplash or neck strain, is a frequent spinal injury. It can, however, occasionally be challenging to distinguish it from other neck and upper torso issues. Poor posture alone can cause cervical strain, which can progress over time. Stretch injuries to the cervical spine’s muscles and ligaments are…