It is not uncommon for an individual to be injured in a car accident. It is also common for many individuals to sustain neck injuries in a car wreck. Many times, this injury occurs when there is an unexpected, abrupt movement that causes the head and neck to be violently forced beyond their normal limits. When whiplash occurs, the muscles in the neck aggressively snap the head forward and then a natural reflex propels the head backward. This action causes several structures of the neck to become injured: These structures frequently include joints, ligaments, and muscles.