noun
cervical sprain; whiplash
Medical term for a neck sprain, often caused by sudden acceleration-deceleration such as in traffic accidents. Commonly associated with 鞭打ち症 (whiplash injury).
See also: 鞭打ち症
交通事故で頸椎捻挫と診断された。
I was diagnosed with a cervical sprain after the traffic accident.
Rest is important for treating a cervical sprain.