Whiplash symptoms

For someone that has sustained a whiplash injury there are a wide range of symptoms that they can be experiencing.

Some symptoms are very common to most whiplash sufferers, such as restricted neck movement, whilst others are experienced by only a small percentage of those with a whiplash-associated disorder.Click here to read about what a whiplash-associated disorder is.

Neck pain after whiplash

Neck pain after a whiplash injury is the most common symptom felt. It is usually felt over the back of the neck and is usually dull and aching in nature. Movement of the neck make the pain worse and often cause severe, sharp neck pain. People suffering from whiplash may also experience stiffness in the neck muscles and a decreased range of movement in the neck.

The neck pain after whiplash often spreads to the shoulders and the upper back between the shoulder blades.

Headache after whiplash

The second most common symptom of whiplash is a headache. The headache is usually felt at the back of the neck and can sometimes last for weeks after the incident that caused the injury.

Blurred vision after whiplash

Many people suffering from whiplash have problems with their vision. This takes the form of trouble focusing vision and can last for a few days after a whiplash injury. This occurs in about 10 percent of whiplash suffers and usually clears quickly without treatment.

Memory problems or poor concentration after whiplash

In some cases of whiplash, sufferers can experience memory problems or poor concentration. This can last for around 2 weeks after the incident.

Lower back pain after whiplash

Lower back pain caused by whiplash usually recovers more quickly than neck pain