Whiplash Treatment in California
Early physical therapy is crucial for whiplash recovery. Treatment begins with pain management and gentle range of motion exercises, then progresses to strengthening and functional restoration.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a rapid, forceful back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. It most commonly occurs in rear-end car accidents but can also result from sports injuries or falls. Symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness.
How Physical Therapy Helps Whiplash
Early physical therapy is crucial for whiplash recovery. Treatment begins with pain management and gentle range of motion exercises, then progresses to strengthening and functional restoration. Research shows that active PT leads to better outcomes than rest alone.
Common Treatments
- Gentle range of motion
- Cervical stabilization
- Manual therapy
- Postural training
- Gradual strengthening
- Pain management
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