What happens in a whiplash injury
The rapid movement strains the muscles, joints and soft tissues of the neck. Typical symptoms are pain, stiffness, reduced movement, headaches and sometimes dizziness or tingling. After a car accident or significant collision, a medical assessment comes first to rule out injuries that need urgent care.
Early movement beats prolonged rest
Once injuries needing urgent treatment have been ruled out, your healthcare professional can advise on comfortable movement and a gradual return to activity. Follow the advice from your assessment rather than choosing prolonged rest or a collar without clinical guidance.
The recovery plan
Physiotherapy for whiplash restores neck movement, settles pain, rebuilds strength and gradually returns you to work, driving and sport. The recovery timeline varies with the injury and individual circumstances. If symptoms persist or worsen, a review makes sure nothing has been missed and the plan is adjusted.
Physiotherapy after medical assessment
After injuries requiring urgent care have been ruled out, discuss neck pain, movement and return-to-activity goals with a physiotherapist. Crest lists motor vehicle injury rehabilitation within its physiotherapy service.
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