Neck Pain Treatment

Neck Pain Treatment

Neck Pain Treatment

Hyper-extension/hyper-flexion injuries, in which the head “whips” forward/back or side to side. Most whiplash injuries are the result of a motor vehicle collision or as a result of a sports injury, particularly during contact; including swimming, soccer, football, bodysurfing, etc. Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by the neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa. This mechanism of impact strains the soft tissue structures of the neck, which give a range of symptoms that lead to physical disability if left untreated or not treated effectively. Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) is a term used to describe a range of symptoms resulting from whiplash.

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation make for good neck pain treatment and will usually help minimise the damage. It is important in all but mild cases for a Chiropractor or Physiotherapist to evaluate the injury and establish a treatment and rehabilitation plan.

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