Whiplash occurs due to a sudden backward and forward jolting of the head causing damage to the structures supporting the neck.
This injury is usually the result of a motor vehicle accident or some level of acute trauma. Left untreated, whiplash can lead to ongoing
·
Neck
pain
·
Headache
·
Dizziness
It
is common for whiplash injuries to be accompanied with several deficits along
the joints and muscles of the neck. A wide range of treatments will be used to
·
Decrease
muscular spasm and pain
·
Decrease
inflammation
·
Restore
range of motion
·
Strengthen
the muscles of the neck.
Our
physiotherapists have a wealth of experience in this area, with our head
physiotherapist Andrew Noyes, specialising in the treatment of neck and
headache related issues.
