Whiplash Treatment
The Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic provides effective treatment for whiplash that’s designed to reduce pain and support your recovery.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury that occurs when your head moves backward and then forward rapidly (similar to the motion of someone cracking a whip). These extreme forces may result in injuries to bony or soft tissue, including discs, ligaments, tendons, neck muscles and nerve roots.
How We Can Help With Whiplash Recovery
The physiotherapists at the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic are experienced in treating whiplash to relieve pain and support your recovery.
Whiplash presents in many ways. It often causes mild to severe pain in the neck, spine, shoulders, arms and head. We understand that the pain and stiffness can be debilitating, but our whiplash treatments can help you find relief.
Our physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat whiplash injuries, pain and symptoms. We use research based physiotherapy techniques that reduce pain, improve mobility and aid you in your recovery.
Book an appointment if you are suffering from whiplash. We can tailor a treatment program that helps with managing symptoms and getting your life back to normal.
Common Whiplash Symptoms
- Headaches
- Loss of motion in the neck
- Pain in the shoulders
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Pain in one or both arms
- Weakness in the arms
- Fatigue
- Vision problems
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Poor concentration or memory
- Neck pain/stiffness
- Tenderness in the muscles
Physiotherapy for Whiplash
Physiotherapy is known to be an effective treatment for whiplash, especially where treatment begins soon after the injury occurs.
The physiotherapists at the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic use a variety of techniques to relieve pain, treat your injury and manage the recovery process. These include:
- Passive joint mobilisation to strengthen and stretch the soft tissue in your neck, spine and shoulders.
- Spinal manipulation to treat dysfunctional joints in your neck and spine, reducing pain and strengthening your spinal joints.
- Exercises that relieve muscle tension, improve your posture, strengthen muscles and ligaments, and reduce pain.
- Dry needling or laser treatment for pain relief and to help with stiffness.
We design a treatment plan based on the severity of your injury and symptoms. We’ll explain our treatment plan in detail and collaborate with you on what you need to do. If future treatments are required, we’ll set out a program of appointments and exercises that can help you heal and strengthen your neck.
What To Expect From Your Assessment
Comprehensive Examination
We provide a comprehensive examination that covers your injury, symptoms and how whiplash is affecting you.
Hands-On Assessment
Our physiotherapists assess your injury to identify the source of your pain and how we can treat the underlying issue.
Symptom Relief
We’ll use a combination of exercises, joint manipulation and dry needling to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Patient Education
Education is an important part of treating whiplash. We can answer any questions and help manage your recovery.
Reach Out To Us!
Get in touch with us today for more information on our services or to make an appointment with our friendly team.
Ready To Book Online?
Book online with the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic if you’re ready to find relief from the pain and symptoms of whiplash and other neck injuries.
