title: Whiplash Injuries.
abstract: The term "whiplash" is not a medical diagnosis, but is the result of soft-tissue trauma to the neck. A whiplash injury occurs as a result of a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head and neck with respect to the body. This article recommends that patient treatment be individualized.
authors.affiliation: Center for Pain Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Suite 705, 500 South University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
authors.initials: III
authors.lastname: Ackerman
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmad