Definitions of whiplash almost always refer only to the whip-like impact on the cervical vertebrae. However, during a collision, the entire spine is always subjected to a whiplash-like force. The coccyx is very often affected, as is the sacrum. The sacroiliac joints can be jarred and/or displaced, causing pain throughout the pelvic region. All vertebrae—the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical vertebrae—are traumatized by the sudden jerking motion of the head. The atlas, axis, and odontoid process must absorb significant impacts. The skull sustains a concussion—in other words, trauma on top of trauma.
Whiplash injuries can be overcome when all the affected structures are stretched, realigned, and supported by strong muscles and supple fascia.
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