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Got Whiplash? When to Seek Medical Treatment
Acceleration-deceleration injuries, often called whiplash, are a common cause of head injury. Whiplash is an apt nickname as these injuries are caused by a severe jerk, like the cracking of a whip, of the head and neck. Rear-end collisions are the most common cause of acceleration-deceleration injuries. Car accidents are the third leading cause… Read More »