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Whiplash is a neck injury that happens when the head is suddenly forced back and forth, moving beyond its normal range. The motion can strain or damage the muscles, ligaments, joints, discs, and nerves in the neck. It’s most often linked to rear-end car accidents, but it can also occur during sports collisions, falls, or any event that causes a sudden jolt.
The result of more cars on the road than ever before means the number of accidents has increased. The number of neck injuries has grown as well. The neck pain associated with whiplash can range from minor to significant. While whiplash often happens due to car accidents, it can also occur because of a fall or sports-related injury.
Whiplash creates a hyperextension of the cervical spine. It’s more common when a driver has a rear-end collision than in other types of crashes. This type of neck injury can damage both your upper and lower cervical spine. The seriousness of your symptoms depends on the velocity of the impact. The size of the car that hit you also plays a factor in your injury. Age-related disc degeneration in your neck can make this trauma to the spine even more severe.
Anytime you have an automobile accident, it creates stress. The capable team with the Spine & Rehab Group provides excellent treatment after a definitive diagnosis. Dr. Amr Hosny and his team of spine experts help reduce the stress in your neck by offering exceptional whiplash injury treatment.
Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA
David Chu, MD, FAAPMR
Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR
Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM
Interestingly, you don’t have to get rear-ended at a high rate of speed to get whiplash. It can occur even in minor fender-benders. Other factors that play a role in a whiplash injury may include:
Even if the accident seems inconsequential, get a checkup from your spine doctor as soon as possible. Seek whiplash treatment from a specialized neck injury doctor if you notice any whiplash symptoms, such as a crunching sound in your spine or persistent pain. The longer you suffer, the likelihood of feeling discomfort for prolonged periods increases. Untreated, whiplash neck injuries can lead to serious consequences, including:
Whiplash injury treatment takes into account many variables. Your neck injury doctor knows whiplash has both a physical and psychological impact. To meet your individual needs, your specialist records a thorough assessment and self-history. Your spine doctor confirms a diagnosis and the level of the injury with imaging tests. Additionally, you may need support for the psychological trauma you experienced to prevent consequences such as:
Sometimes, the strain placed on your neck due to whiplash can cause a concussion. A concussion is dangerous and needs immediate medical attention. Signs you may have a concussion include:
I have been under the care of Dr. Amr Hosny in Riverdale, NJ office. He is extremely professional and listens to patients. He has minimized my neck pain which was excruciating in the beginning. He has great people skills & I recommend him to anyone who has pain. He has received many awards and I can see why. Thank-you as always for a job well done! Dr. Hosny also has great staff including physical therapy. He is the Best Pain Management Doctor in the tri-state area!
Roman M. ★★★★★I selected The Spine & Rehab Group because of the great reviews I saw online and I have not been disappointed. I highly recommend them. Professional, caring and knowledgeable are the words that come to mind. Carol is a miracle worker. She is patient and takes time to ask questions so that she better understands your pain and her bedside manner really puts me at ease. I have seen her for two different issues—neck and leg—and both times she was able to significantly reduce my pain level. I have also implemented several of her suggestions at home to reduce pain re-occurrence. Ruby, who has assisted with therapy and exercises is also great. Overall, the staff is fantastic. I have always been treated with kindness and respect.
Michelle D.Whiplash treatment to address the more common physical symptoms are very effective. Relying on an interventional approach, spine doctors at the Spine & Rehab Group may include a myriad of services in your treatment plan, such as:
Whether you experience neck pain from a car accident, fall, overuse, pulled muscle or sports injury, your spine doctor takes every measure to ensure your recovery and return to the full use of your neck. With multiple locations in New York City and northern New Jersey, the Spine & Rehab Group offer whiplash treatment in an office near you. Contact the nearest office today for an evaluation.
Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.
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