What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck causing neck sprain or neck strain. It is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck, usually because of sudden extension and flexion as commonly occurs as the result of an automobile accident.
Who has Whiplash at PatientsLikeMe?
- 67 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 2 say Whiplash is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 93% | Females |
|---|---|
| 7% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 6 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 8 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 8 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 24 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 4 |
These charts show data from Whiplash patients who have completed their condition history