Whiplash occurs when the spine and neck undergoes a sudden extension. Luckily, while the spine is flexible, the sudden increase in pressure can make the soft muscles, tissues and tendons of your back and neck ache. After a while, the tendons and soft tissue becomes stiff and can greatly limit the range of movement you have.
Numbness in muscles and certain areas of your back can occur if there is considerable nerve damage. Loss of sensation in any area is a serious issued and one that shouldn’t be ignored.
A sign of nerve damage can be unexplained tingling in your back or neck area. The nerves are pinched but not enough to cause serious pain. If left unattended, you can also experience numbness and limited range in movement which will develop into bigger problems.