Neck Pain After Being Rear-Ended: Causes, Symptoms, and the Exact Next Steps to Take
Executive Summary Neck pain after being rear-ended is often a delayed-onset whiplash pattern caused by rapid extension–flexion forces that irritate cervical joints and strain soft tissue. The definitive next step is to triage for red flags immediately and, if symptoms persist without emergency signs, obtain a documented clinical exam within 24–72 hours while using short-interval […]