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Accident-related conditions
Whiplash & Neck Pain
after an accident.
Learn how whiplash, neck stiffness, headaches, and radiating arm symptoms are evaluated after a Texas car accident.
Understanding the symptoms
What patients may notice.
A sudden collision can move the head and neck forcefully even when there is no visible injury. Symptoms may begin immediately or become more noticeable over the following hours and days.
✓ Neck pain or stiffness
✓ Reduced range of motion
✓ Headache beginning near the base of the skull
✓ Shoulder or upper-back pain
✓ Arm pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness
Clinical evaluation
The next step depends on the findings.
Evaluation may include a neurological and musculoskeletal examination, review of the collision and symptom timeline, and imaging when the findings or clinical question support it.
This information is educational, not a diagnosis. Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening symptoms.
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