It's become commonly accepted that whiplash associated car accident injuries involve mostly neck pain. But in truth, this is not really the case.
Injuries after road traffic accident can involve all parts of the body - internal or external, joints and limbs or inner organs.
Even in the context of whiplash injuries to the neck the symptoms often involve other areas of the body too.
Emotional upset is common - so is nausea or heartburn type indigestion.
Some people experience difficulty speaking or problems with swallowing.
Lower back pain is a much more common issue than was previously realized and headache is almost universal as a symptom.