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Whiplash
First Aid
- Try over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen.
- For at least 2 to 3 weeks, avoid activities that bring on or worsen your pain and stiffness.
- Don't lift or carry anything heavy or participate in sports.
- Do not sit, especially at a desk, for long periods of time.
- If possible, stay active by taking short walks.
- If you have pain when you move your head or the pain involves your shoulders or arms, your doctor may recommend a soft neck collar or short-term prescription drug to relax the muscles.
Call Immediately for Emergency Medical Assistance if
Call your doctor if: - Neck pain and stiffness comes back after it had cleared up
- Neck pain is very severe
- The pain spreads to your shoulders or arms
- You have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs
- You have problems with your bladder or bowels
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Review Date : 7/10/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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