Whiplash is an injury pertaining to the neck after a sudden acceleration-deceleration force, in which the head is suddenly forced backward (into extension) then forward (into flexion). It leads to damage of the soft tissues of the cervical spine (normally muscle, tendons and ligaments) and can be very painful.
Signs and Symptoms
• Neck pain • Headaches • Movement impairment • Local of diffuse tenderness • Nerve irritation • Dizziness, visual disturbances, tinnitus, memory and concentration impairment
Physiotherapy Management
At Live Well Physio, we perform a thorough assessment to diagnose the cause of your problem. Our goal is to get you back pain-free as soon as possible.
Your physiotherapy treatment may include:
• Advice on anti-inflammatory agents
• Ultrasound
• Soft tissue massage or myofascial release
• Gentle joint mobilisations
• Postural advice and correction
• Range of motion exercises, stretches and eventually stability exercises (specifically the core deep neck flexor muscles)
We are committed to helping you achieve your health goals and to Live Well.