Have you had a whiplash-like injury that has strained the neck muscles? Have you recently been in a car accident that has left your neck stiff and painful? Are you suffering with neck pain and/or loss of mobility that is affecting your daily function? Whiplash injuries are typically caused from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, or falls/trauma.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a collection of symptoms that occur as a result of a sudden backward and/or forward jerking motion of the head. With whiplash, the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots may become damaged.
Symptoms of Whiplash?
- Neck pain/stiffness
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Pain in the shoulder or shoulder blades
- Muscle Spasms
- Loss of cervical range of motion/mobility
Does Physical Therapy Help Whiplash?
Yes, physical therapy is very useful for the treatment of whiplash. Combining rest, manual therapy, range of motion exercises, and gentle strengthening can help manage and treat symptoms.
Physical therapy incorporates massage therapy techniques and cervical joint mobilizations to restore the neck mobility and soft tissue quality. As symptoms improve, the goal is to progress strength training and postural correction training to support the cervical spine.
If you have had a whiplash like injury that has strained your neck, physical therapy may be the best treatment option for you. If you are experiencing neck pain and stiffness that is affecting your daily function, call Respire Physical Therapy at 703-671-1871 or click here to speak with one of our physical therapists to help you get back to a pain free life!
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