Have you been in a car crash lately? You may have experienced the most common injury to the neck and upper back called whiplash. Common symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, stiffness and headaches. Other injuries acquired from a car accident include back pain, joint pain, and muscle pain. These symptoms occur when the vertebral joints, muscles and nerves are subjected to uncommon forces and movements associated with a car crash.

Article written by British Columbia Chiropractic Association. Read the full article here.