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   Whip·lash

   /ˈ(h)wipˌlaSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the flexible part of a whip or something resembling it.
   • ▪ the lashing action of a whip: "he cringed before the icy whiplash of Curtis's tongue"
   • 2. injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a motor-vehicle accident: "suffering from whiplash, he spent weeks with his neck in a collar"

   verb

   • 1. jerk or jolt (someone or something) suddenly, typically so as to cause injury: "the force of impact had whiplashed the man's head"
   • ▪ move suddenly and forcefully, like a whip being cracked: "he rammed the yacht, sending its necklace of lights whiplashing from the bridge"

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesWhiplash (Neck Strain): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment - ...

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   Whiplash is an injury that happens when sudden force or movement strains your neck and spine, damaging bone, muscle, ligaments and nerves. It’s most common in motor vehicle crashes, but can also happen for other reasons. It’s usually treatable and short-lived. However, some people experience chronic effects such as pain for months or even years.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHIPLASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WHIPLASH definition: 1. a neck injury caused by a sudden forward movement of the upper body, especially in a car…. Learn more.

4. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesWhiplash Injury | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to your neck. It's caused by your neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa. The injury is not well understood. But it often affects the muscles, disks, nerves, and tendons in your neck.

5. www.webmd.com › pain-management › pain-management-whiplashWhiplash - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, And Treatment - WebMD

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   May 6, 2023 · 2 min read. Whiplash, also called neck sprain or neck strain, is injury to the neck. Whiplash is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage...

6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 174605Whiplash: Causes, symptoms, and treatments - Medical News Today

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   Sep 1, 2017 · Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Complications. Prevention. Whiplash refers to a series of neck injuries caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. Whiplash...

7. www.everydayhealth.com › whiplashWhat Is Whiplash? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and...

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when an incident — such as a motor vehicle collision — causes your head to forcibly move forward and back, or vice versa,...

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › whiplashWhiplash - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 17, 2024 · The goals of whiplash treatment are to: Control pain. Restore range of motion in your neck. Get you back to your regular activities. Your treatment plan will depend on the extent of your whiplash injury. Some people need only medicines available without a prescription and at-home care.