Whiplash

 Methods to diagnose a Whiplash

A sudden movement in the front or back can cause whiplash or neck injury. During an accident, the sudden movement of the neck causes overstretching of tissues which damage tendons and ligaments. The symptom of whiplash takes 1-2 days to develop. After an accident, you may get the symptoms of whiplash. If the symptoms are severe then you must consult a doctor. Doctor helps in the diagnosis of whiplash. Here is the process for the diagnosis of whiplash.

Physical examination by the doctor

The doctor will ask you to move your head, arms and neck. The doctor examines the pain, movement of neck and shoulder to diagnose whiplash. In the physical examination the tenderness of neck, back and shoulder are also checked for better understanding of the issue.

Imagery diagnosis

Sometimes it is difficult to detect whiplash through physical examination. In that case imagery diagnosis helps to show the minute details of the injury for better treatment. Imagery diagnosis includes CT scan, X-Ray and MRI. These tests show the image of the injured part which helps the doctor to initiate the treatment based on the type of injury