Other names: Clavicle Explanation and Causes: The collarbone is one of the primary supportive bones for the shoulder. It extends from the top of the sternum to the scapula which makes up part of the shoulder joint. It provides strength, stability, and protection. Ages 14-22 are at the greatest risk due to the high level [...]

a.k.a. Hyperextension, cervical strain or cervical sprain. Explanation and Causes: Whiplash occurs when the soft tissue in the neck, such as cervical muscles, nerves, ligaments and intervertebral discs are damaged by a whipping motion of the neck or some sort of sudden jerking motion. This can be cause by an automobile accident with speeds as [...]