Have you been in a car accident? You are not alone according to the NSC, National Safety Council, there are more than 12 million motor vehicle accidents a year involving more than 20 million vehicles. About 30 percent of occupants involved in motor vehicle accidents incur minor to moderate injuries. A common injury that arises from these accidents includes pain and tightness in the back and neck. Neck pain related to whiplash-associated disorders (WADs) most commonly results from motor vehicle accidents.9,10 Whiplash-associated disorders disrupt the daily lives of adults around the world and are associated with considerable pain, suffering, disability, and costs. The majority of adults with traffic injuries report.