Whiplash

Question 1

What movement injures the tendons and ligaments of the neck and cervical vertebrae?

Answer 1

Sudden Hyperextension and Hyperflexion

Question 2

How many hours do the symptoms take to develop?

Answer 2

6-12 hours

Question 3

What are the main symptoms of whiplash?

Answer 3

Pain, stiffness and loss of movement of neck

Question 4

Neck pain and stiffness, tenderness over the neck muscles, reduced and painful neck movements, headaches, and irritability are all what kind of symptoms?

Answer 4

Acute Symptoms

Question 5

Acute stage of the injury is characterized by what TCM Diagnosis?

Answer 5

Local Qi and Blood Stagnation and Liver Qi Stagnation

Question 6

Lower back pain, pain or numbness or pins and needle in arms and hands, muscle spasms, dizziness, persistent headache, vertigo, poor memory, and tiredness are all what kind of symptoms?

Answer 6

Chronic

Question 7

What is the TCM Diagnosis for Chronic symptoms?

Answer 7

Qi and Blood Xu, Liver Blood Xu, or Spleen Qi Xu

Question 8

What is the treatment principle of chronic condition?

Answer 8

Eliminate stasis, invigorate circulation, nourish spleen and liver to produce more qi and blood