It’s estimated that up to 50% of patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) continue to experience symptoms one year after their injury. Common chronic WAD symptoms include persistent neck pain and stiffness, headaches, shoulder and upper back pain, arm pain or numbness and tingling, dizziness or balance issues, fatigue and sleep disturbance, cognitive difficulties, and increased pain sensitivity.
Because of the significant toll chronic WAD can have on individuals, families, and society as a whole, there has been substantial research aimed at better understanding these injuries in hopes of preventing long-term pain and disability. In particular, the view is beginning to…
