Head: Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the soft parts of the cervical spine are overstretched and sprained. It is due to a sudden impact of force on the neck and neck structures. Time can occur in car collisions where a vehicle is hit from behind, from the side or from the front What happens during an accident is that the neck bends strongly backwards and then bends forwards. But the damage can also occur in other types of accidents, for example during diving.