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One of the most common car accident injuries is whiplash. Most people are familiar with this injury that causes pain and stiffness in the neck, but you might not be aware of how long it lasts and what the potentially enduring side effects are. Read on to learn how long it takes to recover from a whiplash injury and view tips for speeding up the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whiplash Meaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whiplash is a soft tissue injury<\/a><\/strong> that results from sudden force or movement causing your neck to extend beyond its normal range of motion. This injury can result in damage to your neck and your spine’s muscles, ligaments, and nerves. Common causes of whiplash include sporting accidents, physical abuse, and falls, though most people who experience whiplash are rear-ended car accident victims. A vehicle crashing into another vehicle results in the passengers’ heads jerking back and forth with significant force<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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“Some people might not experience symptoms until days or weeks later”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Though you might not immediately feel whiplash after your accident<\/a><\/strong>, the injury often presents itself in the form of neck pain and stiffness. Most people describe a constant, aching pain that worsens as you move your head. Other whiplash injury symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n