Whiplash is a non-medial term for soft tissue injuries to the neck, head, shoulders and spine, and is usually associated with a motor car accident where the injured person has been struck from the rear. The whipping motion of the head backwards and forwards as the spine is violently contorted into an S shape, causes massive strain on the ligaments and muscles of the neck. Whiplash injuries account for over 80% of all Irish motor claims. If you’ve been involved in a traffic accident that … [Read more...]