Whiplash is considered chronic neck and back pain as a result of car accident.
The predominant belief is that there has been a forceful extension and flexion of a person's head during the accident. This can cause stretching and tearing of muscles. Pain impulses are transmitted by nerves, so blocking the nerves is one solution to relieving chronic pain and whiplash. By blocking different nerves, physicians can determine where the pain is coming from. Identifying what is causing the pain assists in the treatment plan.