Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) refer to a group of symptoms that can arise after the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck—most commonly during rear-end automobile collisions. Of the many whiplash symptoms, neck pain is the most frequently reported. However, the neck is a complex structure composed of various components that can be affected by whiplash forces. Let’s examine the potential pain generators in whiplash-related neck injuries.
The spinal cord is the central communication highway between the brain and the rest of the body. It travels through the vertebral canal, with nerve roots branching off at each level to…
