What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by the sudden movement of the head. Whether the movement is backward, forward, or sideways, the sudden jerk makes the muscles and ligaments that support the spine and head become overstretched or torn.

The instability of the spine can now result in headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, pain in shoulder, arms and hands, reduced ability to turn and bend and even low back pain.